We work with a range of stakeholders on education and safety in the Torres Strait.

Serious injury to pilot on class 2 vessel in poor weather conditions

At approximately 5.30 am WA time on Friday 21 August 2009 the Montara Wellhead mobile drilling unit, located 140 miles offshore from the north-west Australian coast, had an uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons from one of the platform wells. Consequently oil escaped to the surface and gaseous hydrocarbons escaped into the atmosphere.

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

Follow these steps to apply for an initial STCW certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency. Find out what you need to do to meet eligibility requirements, complete training and sea service and submit your application.

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

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

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

In rough weather, early in the morning of 24 May, about 50 containers were lost overboard from the Singapore-flagged container ship APL England. Read our regular updates.

Latest standards for wheelhouse visibility, emergency escapes, crew and passenger accommodation, and personal safety on domestic commercial vessels. Includes updated requirements for evacuation, signage and preventing falls overboard.

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

Standards for domestic commercial vessels, largely replaced by the NSCV for new vessels.

As a statutory authority, we work with the guidance of legislation.

These documents will guide you through submitting survey reports and recommendations for domestic commercial vessels.

When Port Hedland VTS received notification of four people clinging to a vessel in the anchorage zone, they wasted no time co-ordinating local assets to effect a rescue worthy of a nomination for the Australian VTS Award.