This feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.

In this safety lesson, veteran trawl fisher Mark Millward explains what he has learned from involvement in person overboard incidents. Mark has operated in the Queensland East Coast and Torres Strait Prawn Trawl Fisheries for over 40 years.

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

Getting hooked-up is one of the most dangerous situations you can experience on a trawler. Be prepared. Knowing what you and your crew need to do can save lives.

Become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Western Australia.

Guidance on ensuring appropriate crewing for safe navigation for domestic commercial vessels.

If you are an Australian seafarer, you can use an AMSA approved task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.

The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.

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.

If you're planning to bring a vessel to Australia, or take a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) on an overseas voyage, you need to comply with Australian regulations and international standards.  

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Simplified safety management system' held on 9 April 2025.

Discover how we’re tackling the challenges around Operation Recovery—YM Efficiency.

Australia’s policy is that those who pollute our marine environment should be responsible for cleaning up and repairing the damage they have caused. If AMSA has to do this because they do not, then they should pay AMSA.

On 6 February 1988 the Hong Kong registered bulk carrier Sir Alexander Glen lost approximately 450 tonnes of heavy fuel oil into the waters off Port Walcott, Western Australia when a bunker tank was holed by the ship's anchor.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.

How to get a Watchkeeper deck certificate of competency if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Maritime warfare officer or Rating.