Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.

A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water.

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2025

Environmental, scientific and technical functions and resources in spill response.

Residual current devices minimise the risk of a person receiving an electric shock or being electrocuted when using plug-in electrical equipment on board vessels.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

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

Marine safety agencies deliver essential services across Australia, including local waterways management, environmental oversight, pilotage, navigation aids, ports, harbours and mooring operations, and recreational boating support.

Serious injury to pilot on class 2 vessel in poor weather conditions

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in South Australia in the register below.

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

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.