A 7.5m punt (flat bottomed vessel) used for aquaculture operations contacted a marina at speed, injuring 4 people onboard.

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.

AMSA surveyor’s will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our safety of navigation focused inspection campaign.

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

On Sunday 9 January 2012, the cargo vessel the MV Tycoon broke free from its mooring at Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, and washed against the seawall and nearby cliff face. The ship had been loading phosphate at the time of the incident.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.