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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.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