We charge fees for evaluating and approving courses that are delivered by Registered training organisations.

The National Plan uses a risk based approach to reduce the impact of maritime environment emergencies.

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

This safety alert provides guidance to operators of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on risks associated with safety management systems inadequately considering electrical systems and other potential fire hazards.

AMSA approved training organisations delivering Continued competence (Certificate of Safety Training) (COST).

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

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.

Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.

A safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

Ships registered on the Australian general shipping register have Australian nationality.

We are seeking your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 47 (Offshore Industry Units).

DCV Safety Alert: 1/2021 aims to raise awareness of recommendations made by the United States, National Transportation Safety Board, following the investigation into the fire and subsequent loss of the passenger vessel Conception.

In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

The Maritine Agencies Forum (MAF) provides a forum for collaboration on maritime safety and other issues.