AMSA’s invoicing process is changing. From 1 March 2022, all invoices for AMSA must be emailed as a PDF attachment to our new centralised email address (invoices@amsa.gov.au) for automated processing. This will ensure invoices are processed more quickly for payment.

Find out about the automatic identification system (AIS).

Jobs with purpose - learn more about exciting careers at AMSA.

Guidance for VTS providers on the qualifications and training of VTS personnel in Australia.

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

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

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe in the air.

Managing fatigue is everyone’s responsibility. This guidance hub will help you manage fatigue in your commercial vessel operation.

A summary list of major historical oil spill incidents.

Ships that are not operated and managed to meet applicable standards, and relevant Australian laws, pose an increased risk to seafarers, other ships and the marine environment. These ships may be refused access or granted conditional entry to Australian ports

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.

This marine notice supersedes Marine Notice 10/2022.

The Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) produces and publishes Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) covering Australian, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Australian Antarctic Territory waters.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (the National Plan) was reviewed in 2023-2024. The review made 11 recommendations.

This marine notice draws attention to responsible navigational practices which masters and officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships operating in Australian waters should follow.

This applies to approved Registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping training leading to a certificate of competency.

Our latest statement about data submitted to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).