AMSA Connect phone services may have longer wait times on Monday 1 June 2026 while we operate with reduced staffing due to the Reconciliation Day Public Holiday in Canberra. Our search and rescue team will continue to operate during this time.
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Our cultureJoin our team and be part of a culture built on respect, collaboration, and a shared purpose.Last updated: 11/21/2025- 2023/02 — VHF marine radios with digital selective calling capabilityThis marine notice provides information on how the automatic channel switching feature in VHF digital selective calling (DSC) radios may impact voice communications during safety critical operations.Last updated: 01/10/2025
Fisher invents 'Kool' alternative to polystyrene cold-chain packagingIn a small town in Far North Queensland, a local fisher and his wife have made a breakthrough in the development of sustainable cold-chain packaging.Last updated:- Discussions at the IMOEnhanced fishing gear requirements are being developed in talks at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).Last updated:
- Global low sulphur fuel requirementsHow to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.Last updated: 08/01/2025
- Exercise Sea Dragon Phase 2—June 2012This exercise reviewed the effectiveness of a combined Commonwealth, Victorian and industry marine pollution response to a tied 3 pollution incident in Victorian state waters.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- Installing an automatic identification systemInstalling and programming an automatic identification systems (AIS).Last updated: 07/22/2022
- Watchkeeper deck less than 500 gross tonnageThis certificate allows you to work as a Watchkeeper deck.Last updated: 07/11/2024
- Maritime safety information databaseNavigational maritime safety information (MSI) for NAVAREA X and Australian coastal areas is issued by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Australia. Navigational warnings are current for the time indicated and can be updated by refreshing the webpage.Last updated: 08/03/2020
- Search and rescue incidents 2018–19Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.Last updated: 10/26/2020
- Exercise 2002—Torres StraitExercise 2002 was the fifth in a series of biennial oil spill response exercises.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- Cargo regulationsThe International Maritime Organization (IMO) governs the agreed minimum requirements for handling and transport of cargoes and dangerous goods.Last updated: 03/18/2026
Compliance strategy 2018–2022Our compliance strategy will help us focus our efforts on promoting voluntary regulatory compliance. It will ensure that we consider six important elements as we work with industry to promote maritime safety and to protect the marine environment.Last updated: 03/29/2021- Exercise Ningaloo ChallengeIn September 2017 the Western Australian Department of Transport ran Exercise Ningaloo Challenge, which was the largest and most complex maritime environmental emergency response exercise ever conducted in WA.Last updated: 10/29/2020
- 2024/05 - Fuel Isolation for multi-engine installationsPurposeA reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations.Last updated: 01/10/2025
- Nominate someone for the Australian Search and Rescue awardsNominate someone for their outstanding contribution to search and rescue.Last updated: 10/16/2025
Float-free EPIRBs—resourcesWe’ve prepared materials to help you understand your requirements and what you need to do.Last updated: 05/03/2023- Exemption 39 - Marine Safety (Lifejacket lights)This exemption relates to the kinds of lifejackets that must be carried on board a Class 1C domestic commercial vessel.Last updated: 07/01/2025
Managing fatigue: A safety priority for domestic commercial vesselsFatigue remains one of the most significant hazards in domestic commercial vessel (DCV) operations.Last updated:- Polluter pays—security for costsAustralia’s policy is that those who pollute our marine environment should be responsible for cleaning up and repairing the damage they have caused. If AMSA has to do this because they do not, then they should pay AMSA.Last updated: 03/11/2021