The Modernised Australian Ship Tracking and Reporting System (MASTREP) is a ship reporting system designed to contribute to safety of life at sea.

AMSA’s mission is ensuring safe vessel operations, combating marine pollution and rescuing people in distress.

It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

Find out about the special arrangements for vessels which meet the definition of ‘tender’ under the national law.

This marine notice outlines AMSA’s expectations for vessel owners and operators when considering appropriate crewing, maintenance of watchkeeping standards and provision of minimum hours of rest, ensuring seafarer fitness for duty. 

AMSA shut down its DGPS service on 1 July 2020.

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

On Monday 10 July 1995, the Iron Baron chartered bulk carrier grounded on Hebe Reef at the approach to the Tamar River, northern Tasmania at 7.30 pm EST.

The Sanko Harvest struck a reef off Esperance, Western Australia on 14 February 1991, and broke up over the next fortnight.

Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.

Download and print guidance for international certificates.

The content of the Engineer cadet program including certificate and short courses, qualifying sea service and medical fitness.

We offer nationally recognised units of competency in marine pollution response and incident management.

Our privacy policy tells you how we protect and handle your personal information.

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Cruise ships capable of accommodating more than 100 passengers in Sydney Harbour are required to limit emissions of sulphur oxides when berthing.

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

The mooring snagged on an unseen underwater object and the chain was pulled out of the bow roller and down the side of the vessel. The vessel capsized with no resulting injuries.

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.

We're running a nation-wide inspection campaign focusing on hazardous gases on domestic commercial vessels from 2 February - 30 April 2026. Find out what to expect and how to prepare.