A passenger vessel travelling at speed collided with a cliff face resulting in serious injuries to passengers and major structural damage to the vessel.

How to get a National Law certificate if you have a perpetual certificate, or if your certificate expired more than 5 years ago.

Use an Australian seafarers service book (ASSB) to keep a record of your sea service on an Australian or international vessel in international waters.

South Australia hosted the 2017 National Plan Exercise from 5 to 7 December in Adelaide.

Your compliance requirements will be affected by the service category of your vessel.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels[1] when at berth in the Port of Sydney Harbour.

Key trends and safety insights from marine incidents reported to us in 2025 and trend analysis for previous years.

An index to guide you through the supporting documents for the National Plan.

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

Our latest statement about data submitted to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Arrangements between government and industry under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies to respond to shipping casualties.

(1)  The criteria for the issue of a check pilot licence to a person are that the person: 

It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

As a statutory authority, we work with the guidance of legislation.

Latest standards for wheelhouse visibility, emergency escapes, crew and passenger accommodation, and personal safety on domestic commercial vessels. Includes updated requirements for evacuation, signage and preventing falls overboard.