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

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.

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

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.

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.

A summary list of major historical oil spill incidents.

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

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

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

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risk involved with getting on and off domestic commercial vessels.

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.

January - March 2026There were 336 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in Quarter 1 of 2026. Of these, 45 were serious and 1 very serious.

Learn what you need to do to prepare for and take your oral exam.

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Exemption 24 - Marine Safety (Emergency service vessels) and download a copy of the full report.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe in the air.

You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.

On 20 May 1988 bulk carrier Korean Star grounded in the vicinity of Cape Cuvier within the port limits of Carnarvon, Western Australia.

On 29 October 1981 the 213-metre 16,336 gross tonnage Ro-Ro container vessel, Anro Asia, grounded near the northern tip of Bribie Island while entering Moreton Bay.