All ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above engaged in international voyages must collect data on fuel consumption, distance travelled and hours underway.

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

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.

Explore key trends and safety insights from marine incidents reported to AMSA in 2024. Support safer decisions, stronger compliance and better risk management.

We are responsible for providing navigational systems and services to facilitate the safe and efficient navigation of ships within Australian waters.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in the Northern Territory.

We collect and analyse information from reported marine incidents to improve safety across the maritime industry.

There are 48 infringements listed in the national law that can apply to vessel owners, masters, crew, or passengers. You can avoid an infringement notice by making sure your vessel, crew, and operations comply with the national law.

AMSA surveyors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our planned maintenance focused inspection campaign.

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.

Mohammed Taslim is passionate about marine education in the Pacific and has his sights set on promoting e-learning study for seafarers in Fiji in the not-too-distant future.

We know it's not just about the salary, so we offer a range of attractive benefits.

Use this appropriate crewing evaluation template to record your crewing assessment and appropriate crewing outcomes in your vessel’s safety management system.

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

The content of the Engineer cadet program including certificate and short courses, qualifying sea service and medical fitness.

There are a range of chemical tools which can reduce the harmful effects of an oil spill.

In Australia, domestic commercial vessels are regulated under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 (national law act). The National Law Act underpins the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety (national system).

On 3 August 1999 the Laura D’Amato, a 96,121 DWT Italian registered oil tanker, was berthed alongside at the Shell Gore Bay terminal in Sydney discharging its cargo of Murban light crude oil.

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Inner route north as well as alternative routes.

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