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  • Unique vessel identifiers
    A unique identifier—also sometimes called a unique vessel identifier—is like a number plate for your vessel.
    Last updated: 01/04/2021
  • Marine Order 12: Consultation report - Jul to Sep 2023
    This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.
    Last updated: 11/24/2023
  • Arthur Phillip, 21 May 1990
    On 21 May 1990 an extensive oil slick was sighted approximately four nautical miles south-east of Cape Otway by the pilot of a light aircraft. The Australian-flagged tanker Arthur Phillip was later established as the source of the spill.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • A rescue vessel assisting a smaller fishing boat
    Updated exemption 24 for emergency service vessels 
    Some changes for emergency service vessels will come into effect on 1 July 2025. Find out if you’re affected and how to comply. 
    Last updated: 06/16/2025
  • Image showing a close-up of an oil slick on the surface of the water
    Pacific Quest, 25 December 2002
    The Pacific Quest was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture from a ship into the sea near Border Island, Queensland on 25 December 2002.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • Notify AMSA (form 18)
    Notify AMSA as soon as possible after becoming aware of an incident
    Last updated: 02/01/2024
  • Monthly Incident Report July 2024 banner indicating 87 incidents, 17 serious incidents and 2 very serious incidents
    July 2024 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson
    There were 87 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in July.
    Last updated: 08/26/2024
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    HF radiotelephone monitoring in Australia
    From 1 January 2022, AMSA will provide 24-hour nationwide monitoring of high frequency (HF) radiotelephone distress, urgency and safety communications in Australia.
    Last updated: 12/17/2021
  • Our approved engineer cadet program—MT08
    The content of the Engineer cadet program including certificate and short courses, qualifying sea service and medical fitness.
    Last updated: 10/28/2020
  • Non-shipborne automatic identification systems
    Learn how non-shipborne AIS units are managed and find out what’s required to apply to operate a base station or AtoN in Australia.
    Last updated: 04/09/2025
  • Oil record book
    Oil tankers above 150 gross tonnage and other ships of 400 gross tonnage or above must record oil-relevant operations.
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  • Response to the Montara Wellhead Platform incident
    Report of the Incident Analysis team into the response by the National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and hazardous Substances, to the Montara Wellhead Platform incident, March 2010.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • Containers overboard
    Shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.
    Last updated: 03/05/2021
  • Consultation feedback report - Marine Order 98 reissue
    This feedback report summarises submissions we received on the proposed changes to Marine Order 98.
    Last updated: 03/10/2023
  • Offshore renewable energy infrastructure policy
    This policy provides guidance to developers on how to ensure safe navigation in and around offshore renewable energy infrastructure (OREI).
    Last updated: 03/26/2024
  • 2015/15 — Free-fall lifeboat safety
    Alerts the maritime industry to findings of two recent accident investigations conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission.
    Last updated: 01/10/2025
  • Engine room watch rating
    This certificate allows you to perform the duties of assisting in keeping an engine room watch.
    Last updated: 07/19/2024
  • Maritime safety information
    AMSA and the Bureau of Meteorology provide vessels with maritime safety information (MSI) about hazards and foreseeable dangers to safe navigation through Australia's marine environment.
    Last updated: 12/21/2023
  • Compliance and enforcement policy 2012
    This policy has been superseded by the 2018 Compliance and enforcement policy.
    Last updated: 03/15/2021
  • Copyright
    Copyright © Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
    Last updated: 03/29/2021
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