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

Our approach to comply with the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law 2012 from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

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)

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.

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

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

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.

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.

This trial will support ongoing work to divert recyclable waste from international ships to domestic recycling, so it doesn’t end up in landfill.

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

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

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.

Tonnages for each Royal Australian Navy (RAN) vessel, current, decommissioned, and under construction.

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

We are a Commonwealth statutory authority which provides services to the Australian maritime industry. Sometimes we need to seek the help and support of private companies to deliver our services.