The search and rescue (SAR) satellite system we use in the Australian SAR region.

We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.

The 274th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, in Fremantle, Western Australia.

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

Guidance on using an exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) to meet the fuel sulphur limit of 0.50% m/m, as required under MARPOL Annex VI and Australian law.

We are seeking your feedback on implementing proposed amendments to Marine Order 11 (Living and working conditions).

Obligations of registered agents of Australian registered ships.

On the morning of 24 April 2022, a fishing vessel ran aground on a reef between Bundaberg and Torres Strait. The master and two deck hands had been underway for six days prior to the grounding. The master was fatigued, having had little sleep given the watchkeeping schedule and the competency levels of the two deckhands.

Report of the Incident Analysis team into the response by the National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and hazardous Substances, to the Montara Wellhead Platform incident, March 2010.

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Compasses, nautical charts, chart systems, and publications.

How we ensure we are a gender equitable employer

Insights from 2025 vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance