Survey vessels in these classes are required to carry a Scale G first aid kit on board: 1D (with unberthed passengers), 1E (with unberthed passengers), 2D, 2E, 3D and 3E.

All ships must follow the requirements of MARPOL Annex V when discharging cargo residue.

Enhanced fishing gear requirements are being developed in talks at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.

Survey vessels in these classes are required to carry a Scale F first aid kit on board: 1B, 1C (with unberthed passengers), 1D (with berthed passengers), 1E (with berthed passengers), 2B, 2C, 3B and 3C.

AMSA’s invoicing process is changing. From 1 March 2022, all invoices for AMSA must be emailed as a PDF attachment to our new centralised email address (invoices@amsa.gov.au) for automated processing. This will ensure invoices are processed more quickly for payment.

The Sanko Harvest struck a reef off Esperance, Western Australia on 14 February 1991, and broke up over the next fortnight.

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

A particularly sensitive sea area (PSSA) is given special protection because of its vulnerability to damage from international shipping activities.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe in the air.

The National Plan uses a risk based approach to reduce the impact of maritime environment emergencies.

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.