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 four Bombardier Challenger 604 jet aircraft for search and rescue. The Challengers are based out of Perth, Melbourne and Cairns.

Exercise Barossa was a biannual oil spill response exercise conducted in Adelaide under our National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.

The purpose of this notice is to remind vessel owners, operators and masters of:

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

Find safety equipment guides for class 1, 2 and 3 vessels that hold a certificate of survey.

The minimum certification and qualifications required by lecturers to deliver our approved courses for the issue of an AMSA STCW Certificate. These requirements are in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978, as amended (STCW).

ECDIS familiarisation ensures that master and navigating officers are familiar with the specific make and model of the ECDIS equipment onboard (including backup) before taking charge of a navigational watch.

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.

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

What changes to Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54) did we seek feedback on?

We want to know what you think about enhancing safety management on passenger vessels.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

Common questions about the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part C–Design and construction, Section 2, Watertight and weathertight integrity.

Details about the Registered training organisation delivered revalidation courses for Masters, Deck and Engineer officers.

AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the security awareness training

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the fire prevention and fire fighting—basic training.