The Australian Search and Rescue (SAR) Awards 2022-23 will be presented at an event in Hobart on 19 October.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (the National Plan) sets out national arrangements, policies and principles for managing maritime environmental emergencies.

We are a team of dedicated professionals – hear more about our experiences working at AMSA.

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

Locations of the containers found from the YM Efficiency, before the salvage operation.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

We use marine orders to explain and implement the legislative requirements for the maritime industry. Find out about the conventions and standards that marine orders explain.

Join our team and be part of a culture built on respect, collaboration, and a shared purpose.

Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

The Vessel Traffic Services Advisory Group (VTSAG) discusses matters relating to Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) in Australia.

AMSA conducted a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on domestic commercial vessel construction barges from 1 May to 30 June 2022.

If you have a boat, you may be considering hiring it out for overnight accommodation via an online platform—for example, Airbnb, Beds on Board or Flotespace—whether at a marina berth, or at a mooring.

Our 24/7 centre responds to search and rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Australia.

We provide a search and rescue (SAR) service for Australia. This allows us to quickly deploy a SAR response for anyone in distress.

Under the National Plan, we have marine pollution response equipment positioned in strategic locations around Australia to support response to an incident.

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

We celebrated Hulita Lamasialeva Fa’anunu’s achievements on World Maritime Day last year. She embodied the 2019 theme—empowering women in the maritime community.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of the Northern Territory Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics.

How to get an International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Certificate of safety training (CoST) (STCW Reg VI/1) if you are serving or have served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).