Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

We authorise and audit vessel traffic service (VTS) providers in Australia.

The Pacific Quest was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture from a ship into the sea near Border Island, Queensland on 25 December 2002.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with the carriage of battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) on roll-on, roll-off (RORO) ferries.

Access AMSA safety alerts for domestic commercial vessels and the international shipping community.

Following a report to AMSA, and subsequent investigation, the Pax Phoenix was fined for illegally discharging oily water into the marine environment near Holbourne Island, Queensland on 2 September 2001.

Read about the changes we have made to the NSCV since 2020.

All domestic commercial vessels must have a certificate of survey unless exempt.

On 20 May 1988 bulk carrier Korean Star grounded in the vicinity of Cape Cuvier within the port limits of Carnarvon, Western Australia.

We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54). These updates aim to modernise coastal pilotage regulations by introducing competency-based standards, flexible entry pathways, and strengthening safety management systems.

Transfer, suspend or revoke a certificate or approval for a domestic commercial vessel. You may need to transfer the certificate or approval when you sell or purchase a vessel.

Your vessel may be inspected to verify your compliance with cargo requirements. These requirements and regulations apply to safety-related aspects for marine carriage of cargo.

This feedback report summarises submissions we received on the proposed changes to Marine Order 27.

Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

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

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Great North East Channel, eastbound and westbound.

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