This is advice for ship owners and masters. We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on cargo securing arrangements from 1 August to 31 October 2020. This is in response to recent events where containers have been lost into the sea off the Australian Coast.

View the list of vessels declared not to be regulated Australian vessels (RAVs) under section 19 of the Navigation Act 2012

A training organisation must apply to be accredited to provide approved VTS training.

A powered barge with a mounted crane became unstable and capsized in 3.5 metres of water during lifting operations of a concrete structure.

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

AMSA occasionally seeks help and support from private companies to deliver its Search and Rescue (SAR) services.

Learn how to get copies of documents certified for your certificate application.

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

Standards for class 1 and class 2 fast craft that are at least 35m in equivalent length.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

Passenger sustains injury from poorly rigged gangway.

Hours of Work and Rest – 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022AMSA conducted an Hours of Work and Rest Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022.  

This course is designed for marine pollution responders who may be part of an aircrew to investigate and report on an oil spill.

We follow the guidance of international conventions when conducting search and rescue (SAR) activities.

An explosion occurred on a charter fishing vessel whilst berthed. The investigation identified that the ignition source was a lithium-ion battery that was not holding charge connected to a battery charger in a way that bypassed the battery management safety system. The vessel was beyond repair following the explosion.

We work with a range of stakeholders on education and safety in the Torres Strait.

A gala dinner will be held in Newcastle, NSW on 1 September 2023 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Mission to Seafarers’ presence in Newcastle.