We are a Commonwealth statutory authority which provides services to the Australian maritime industry. Sometimes we need to seek the help and support of private companies to deliver our services.

Our structure gives you an idea of which area can help you when you get in touch.

Under the National Plan, we have marine pollution response equipment positioned in strategic locations around Australia to support response to an incident.

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.

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints for the Great Barrier Reef—Hydrographers passage.

Find out what the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) covers and how it's implemented in Australia.

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

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

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.

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.

Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.

On 6 February 1988 the Hong Kong registered bulk carrier Sir Alexander Glen lost approximately 450 tonnes of heavy fuel oil into the waters off Port Walcott, Western Australia when a bunker tank was holed by the ship's anchor.

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

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.

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

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.

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