At 8.55 am on 10 September 1979, the tanker World Encouragement was conducting berthing operations at an Australian Oil Refinery (AOR) mooring at Kurnell in Botany Bay, New South Wales, when oil began rising to the water surface from beneath the ship.

Find out who to contact for help with myAMSA, and provide feedback on your experience.

The following definitions explain the terms used specifically in the Maritime Training (MT) series documents for Registered training organisations (RTOs)

Notify AMSA that you're bringing a vessel to Australia or going on an overseas voyage.

Find out how to provide a photo that meets our requirements for your certificate application.

Our structure gives you an idea of which area can help you when you get in touch.

The National Law places obligations on maritime operators and other parties to ensure safety of persons and vessels and protection of the marine environment.

Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

Your vessel may be inspected to verify your compliance with cargo requirements. These requirements and regulations apply to safety-related aspects for marine carriage of cargo.

We are conducting a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on vessel adventure rides and experiences from October 2023 - March 2024.

Providing 24/7 search and rescue (SAR) service for Australia.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Australian Maritime College.

Australia implements a range of standards and regulations to protect the marine environment from pollution.

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 53 (Vessels in polar waters) 2016 (MO53). The changes will ensure the marine order aligns with the new requirements following amendments to SOLAS and the Polar Code.

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