In this safety lesson, veteran trawl fisher Mark Millward explains what he has learned from involvement in person overboard incidents. Mark has operated in the Queensland East Coast and Torres Strait Prawn Trawl Fisheries for over 40 years.

Find out about the process of obtaining a near coastal certificate.

Learn what you need to do to prepare for and take your oral exam.

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

Our senior management team runs the day-to-day operations and keeps our Board informed.

We want your feedback on the proposal to cease high frequency (HF) radiotelephone monitoring of distress and safety communications in Australia.

Australia’s policy is that those who pollute our marine environment should be responsible for cleaning up and repairing the damage they have caused. If AMSA has to do this because they do not, then they should pay AMSA.

If you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.

NOPSEMA has been working with state authorities to improve and streamline consultation practices within the offshore petroleum industry, and provide advice on regulatory requirements for offshore petroleum activities.

Make electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.

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

On 22 March 2023, AMSA launched new artwork on the Cairns-based Challenger aircraft, designed by Torres Strait artist Michael Nona.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water.

A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

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.

Find out the requirements you need to fulfill to obtain an international endorsement.