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

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

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.

There is potential for light-emitting diode lighting on vessels to compromise reception on VHF frequencies.

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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Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

This safety alert draws the attention of vessel operators to the importance of planned maintenance in ensuring safe operation of domestic commercial vessels.

The Australian states and territories work with us to coordinate an effective search and rescue (SAR) service.

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

A passenger vessel travelling at speed collided with a cliff face resulting in serious injuries to passengers and major structural damage to the vessel.

Obligations of registered agents of Australian registered ships.

Members of our executive and leadership team who are appointed according to our relevant laws.

ECDIS familiarisation ensures that master and navigating officers are familiar with the specific make and model of the ECDIS equipment onboard (including backup) before taking charge of a navigational watch.