Watch the video of Mark Jacobs who has hung up his snorkel and fins to help save lives across 10 per cent of the Earth’s surface.

The Australian Search and Rescue (SAR) Awards 2022-23 will be presented at an event in Hobart on 19 October.

The use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) on board ships contributes significantly to the safety of navigation.

On 22 March 2023, AMSA launched new artwork on the Cairns-based Challenger aircraft, designed by Torres Strait artist Michael Nona.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (the National Plan) sets out national arrangements, policies and principles for managing maritime environmental emergencies.

Radiotelephones, signalling lights, EPIRBs, and satellite communications equipment.

Standards for class 1 fast craft operating in sheltered waters or under 35m in equivalent length.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

Read about the results of the consultation on new reporting rules for lost and observed freight containers at sea, mainly affecting Marine Order 27 (MO27)

We use marine orders to give effect to international and national conventions and standards. Find out more about these conventions and standards and how you can access them as publications.

Locations of the containers found from the YM Efficiency, before the salvage operation.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

Join our team and be part of a culture built on respect, collaboration, and a shared purpose.

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

If you have a boat, you may be considering hiring it out for overnight accommodation via an online platform—for example, Airbnb, Beds on Board or Flotespace—whether at a marina berth, or at a mooring.

Our 24/7 centre responds to search and rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Australia.

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

We want everyone to be able to access and use our websites.

We celebrated Hulita Lamasialeva Fa’anunu’s achievements on World Maritime Day last year. She embodied the 2019 theme—empowering women in the maritime community.

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.