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.

On 16 March 2022, a class 2B landing barge collided with a starboard channel marker. The investigation identified that the previous swing engineer did not inform the incoming engineer that the port main engine cooling water suction valve was shut. After getting underway, the engine began to overheat. This distracted the master from monitoring the vessel’s intended track. The vessel’s safety management system did not have an appropriate engineering handover procedure.

This marine notice is to remind livestock shippers, vessel owners and operators, and the masters of livestock vessels of their obligations to provide and use accurate information in the calculation of vessel stability.

Sudden vessel movement resulting in master incapacitation highlights onboard safety risks

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

On 6 October 2022, two crewmembers were setting cray pots on the port and starboard side of a fishing vessel. During one setting, the crewmember’s foot (on the port side) became entangled in the cray pot’s rope dragging them over the side. The second crewmember raised the alarm and the master immediately stopped the vessel and instructed the crewmember to attach the line to the pot winch. The master and crewmember, having conducted regular emergency procedure drills, quickly raised the person overboard (PoB) via the pot winch, deployed the overboard ladder, and cut the rope. The PoB sustained some water in the lungs but was otherwise unharmed.

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

We are a team of dedicated professionals – hear more about our experiences working at AMSA.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

Commonwealth legislation requires a verified gross mass (VGM) be supplied before a container can be loaded onto a ship.

The PSL applies to vessels that have carried 10 tonnes or more of oil while operating in Australia, any time during a quarter. It helps fund the response to marine pollution incidents.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the China Maritime Safety Administration (China MSA).

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.

On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.

We offer a maritime professional development program for mid to senior level port State control (PSC) staff from counterpart maritime safety agencies.

Do a lifejacket risk assessment. Your safety, and the safety of your passengers and crew, depends on it. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

We are responsible for approving coastal pilotage training providers and courses.