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

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

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

The use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) on board ships contributes significantly to the safety of navigation.

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

In accessing myAMSA, you agree to be bound and abide by these Terms of Use.

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

Radiotelephones, signalling lights, EPIRBs, and satellite communications equipment.

Standards for class 1 fast craft operating in sheltered waters or under 35m in equivalent length.

Specifies safety standards for the design, construction, equipping and operation of a domestic commercial vessel that is a leisure craft.

If you undertake towing operations with your vessel, there are unique risks that you must consider within your risk assessment as part of the safety management system.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

Read about the results of the consultation on new reporting rules for lost and observed freight containers at sea, mainly affecting Marine Order 27 (MO27)

We use marine orders to give effect to international and national conventions and standards. Find out more about these conventions and standards and how you can access them as publications.

The provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ship-generated waste is vital to preventing marine pollution.

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

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.

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