The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group.

Our search and rescue modules provide background information as well as information about preparation, principles of how to conduct a search and rescue operation and how to respond to specific kinds of emergency.

AMSA occasionally seeks help and support from private companies to deliver its Search and Rescue (SAR) services.

We collect and analyse information from reported marine incidents to improve safety across the maritime industry.

These documents will guide you through submitting survey reports and recommendations for domestic commercial vessels.

We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 503 (Certificates of survey - national law). Marine Order 503 (Certificates of survey – national law) 2018 (MO503) outlines certificate of survey requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs). These requirements help ensure that commercial vessels operating in Australia are safe and seaworthy. MO503 consultation.

Watch the video of Mark Jacobs who has hung up his snorkel and fins to help save lives across 10 per cent of the Earth’s surface.

Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations (Class 1B) are required to carry a Scale D medical cabinet and a Scale F first aid kit on board.

Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations Class 1C (with berthed passengers), 2B and 3B, are required to carry a Scale E medical cabinet and a Scale F First aid kit on board.

Our range of navigation services includes marine navigation and e-navigation.

New body worn cameras for AMSA frontline staff increases safety and transparency.

Course and study subjects for deck and engineer certificates of recognition.

Installing and programming an automatic identification systems (AIS).

The oil spill from the Oceanic Grandeur in Torres Strait in March 1970 highlighted Australia’s lack of preparedness at the time to deal with a major oil spill in the marine environment.

An index to guide you through the supporting documents for the National Plan.

Towing of vessel in distress leads to back injury