A timeline of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA’s) involvement in the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

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

You have a responsibility not to pollute the sea, and to be aware of the laws about oil and garbage pollution from vessels, including fishing vessels.

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

All regulated Australian vessels must have a minimum safe crewing determination (MSCD). Find out how to prepare your crewing arrangement, check qualifications, and submit your application or renewal.

Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Simplified safety management system' held on 9 April 2025.

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

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

AMSA has a fair, and non-discriminatory procurement complaints handling process.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

Find safety equipment guides for class 1, 2 and 3 vessels that hold a certificate of survey.

Tonnages for each Royal Australian Navy (RAN) vessel, current, decommissioned, and under construction.

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 safety equipment guides for non-survey vessels based on class and type of operation.

AMSA and the Bureau of Meteorology provide vessels with maritime safety information (MSI) about hazards and foreseeable dangers to safe navigation through Australia's marine environment.

If you are an Australian seafarer, you can use an AMSA approved task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.