How to get a engineering qualifications recognized if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) seaman officer.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to reduce the loss and discharge of fishing gear into the sea.

This marine notice draws attention to important information regarding the proper operation of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), including the importance of adequate and up to date Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), for ships visiting Australian ports.

If you are a Traditional Inhabitant of the Torres Strait and use your TIB to catch seafood and sell it, your boat is being used as a domestic commercial vessel. This page explains what that means, when you can use the TIB-specific exemption, and the steps you must follow to operate safely and legally.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

We contribute to safety in the region by working with our geographic neighbours.

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Exemption 24 - Marine Safety (Emergency service vessels) and download a copy of the full report.

Globally, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are controlled through emission standards for marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 130 kilowatts (kW).

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

This marine notice supersedes Marine Notice 10/2022.

In this edition, we talk about how Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual 2 consultation closed, shaft surveys explained and some frequently asked questions related to AMS audits

In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.