The National Maritime Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulators Forum is a collaborative platform for discussing maritime workplace health and safety. Its main aim is to improve safety for domestic commercial vessels.

The National Plan uses a risk based approach to reduce the impact of maritime environment emergencies.

AMSA approved training organisations delivering Continued competence (Certificate of Safety Training) (COST).

Find out if the vessel you own or operate under a boat-share agreement is a domestic commercial vessel.

As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

We are responsible for approving coastal pilotage training providers and courses.

The PSL applies to vessels that have carried 10 tonnes or more of oil while operating in Australia, any time during a quarter. It helps fund the response to marine pollution incidents.

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

The global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.

NOPSEMA has been working with state authorities to improve and streamline consultation practices within the offshore petroleum industry, and provide advice on regulatory requirements for offshore petroleum activities.

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

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

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Australia Bay Seafoods General Manager and career fisherman Michael O’Brien, talks to AMSA about how the tragic loss of life with the capsizing of FV Dianne and FV Cassandra prompted them to reinforce their approach to safety.

The Navigation Act 2012 is legislation which covers international ship and seafarer safety, protect the marine environment where it relates to shipping and the actions of seafarers in Australian waters.

The Australian states and territories work with us to coordinate an effective search and rescue (SAR) service.