This marine notice advises vessel owners, vessel operators, masters, officers, seafarer training organisations and industry organisations that AMSA does not consider electronic visual distress signals (EVDs) to be a suitable replacement for pyrotechnic distress signals.

This program of regulatory activities was completed during the 2017–2018 financial year.

A timeline of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA’s) involvement in the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

We are seeking your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 47 (Offshore Industry Units).

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

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

Rules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.

Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.

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

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels[1] when at berth in the Port of Sydney Harbour.