The 275th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, in Canberra, ACT.

This policy has been superseded by the 2018 Compliance and enforcement policy.

Getting hooked-up is one of the most dangerous situations you can experience on a trawler. Be prepared. Knowing what you and your crew need to do can save lives.

Prepare and submit your application for a role with us.

On 21 May 1990 an extensive oil slick was sighted approximately four nautical miles south-east of Cape Otway by the pilot of a light aircraft. The Australian-flagged tanker Arthur Phillip was later established as the source of the spill.

The 274th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, in Fremantle, Western Australia.

Generic equivalent solutions (GES) support national standards by allowing the use of new technology and other solutions.

How to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.

Find out how we use, assess and govern AI responsibly. This statement aligns with the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) Policy for the responsible use of AI in government.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

We are no longer publishing the name of the certificate holder on a certificate of survey or Exemption 02 (non-survey) and Exemption 40 (Class C restricted operations) approvals.

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

Operators and crew of these types of operations face unique safety challenges and risk.

Find out which marine radio certificate you need and how to get one.

On the evening of 2 April 2022, a Sydney Harbour ferry was operating a regular route between Manly and Circular Quay. A group of young males were exhibiting risk taking behaviour on the deck during adverse weather conditions. One of the group jumped, stumbled, and fell overboard without a lifejacket. The master came about and followed the ferry track back at dead slow to find the person overboard (POB). The POB had the presence of mind to use his mobile phone torch light in the dark to alert the master of his presence and was rescued.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

Dr Rosalie Balkin was appointed to the AMSA Board on 21 November 2018 for a three year term.