The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.

Find out about AMSA’s performance and stay informed about our progress against key initiatives for 2024–25.

In this edition, we seek your feedback on national standards for fire safety on commercial vessels, talk about securing liferafts, share a case study about accreditation, an electrical fire incident caused by a portable electrical tool battery, and our new updated forms for surveyors.

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Great North East Channel, eastbound and westbound.

List of the locations of the debris found from the YM Efficiency, before the salvage operation.

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

There is increasing use of remotely operated and autonomous technology in Australia and worldwide across a range of fields.

At AMSA, we believe in supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

The 273rd meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 in Canberra, ACT.

Risk assessments help identify why, when and where lifejackets need to be worn during vessel operations. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

Dispersants can be effective response tools. Use of dispersants is dependent on many factors including timing, properties of the oil, and logistics.

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A Class 1 passenger vessel’s port engine caught fire whilst northeast of Fraser Island with 82 passengers and crew onboard. The investigation found that regular planned engine maintenance, in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, was not in place at the time of the incident. The crew’s response to the incident was immediate and effective. The transfer of the 77 passengers to a nearby vessel, which attended the distress call within 10 minutes, was undertaken quickly and effectively by the master and crew.

A CoST is the entry level STCW certificate you need to work as an international seafarer. Find out who needs one, what training to complete and how to apply.

The inaugural Australian VTS Award saw Brisbane VTS operators Todd Stewart and Ricky Blake commended for their actions, which had a profound impact on the outcome of two men and a young boy lost at sea.

Our search and rescue modules provide background information as well as information about preparation, principles of how to conduct a search and rescue operation and how to respond to specific kinds of emergency.

Monitoring an oil spill is necessary to address concerns raised about its effects and the impact of the associated cleanup response.

Advice about the maximum continuous period that a seafarer can serve on board a vessel without taking leave.

Make electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.