Your vessel may be considered a regulated Australian vessel (RAV).

Australia is a part of the International Maritime Organization — maritime safety and marine pollution prevention are more effective when carried out internationally.

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.

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

Domestic commercial fishing vessels may transit between the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around Norfolk island and the Australian mainland.

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Inner route north as well as alternative routes.

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

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

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

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Great North East Channel, eastbound and westbound.

Check if AMSA recognises your country or overseas STCW certificate, and what this means for your application in Australia.

PurposeThis Marine Notice provides guidance about risks associated with the operation of engine power limiters (EPL) and similar power restriction systems onboard ships transiting Australi

Our search and rescue incidents from 2017–18.

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.