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.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.

We have conducted these inspection campaigns in the past, focusing on specific deficiencies and outcomes.

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.

We use marine orders to give effect to international and national conventions and standards. Find out more about these conventions and standards and how you can access them as publications.

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Inner route north as well as alternative routes.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Great North East Channel, eastbound and westbound.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan (NE SMP) identifies actions based on information regarding the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region.

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

List of the locations of the debris found from the YM Efficiency, before the salvage operation.

PurposeThis Marine Notice provides guidance about risks associated with the operation of engine power limiters (EPL) and similar power restriction systems onboard ships transiting Australi

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.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

Our search and rescue incidents from 2017–18.

Guidance for calculating your sea service equivalence if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Rating (specialist seaman department), Maritime Warfare Officer (Maritime Warfare department) or RAN Leading Seaman, Petty Officer, Chief Petty Officer or Warrant Officer (Marine Engineering or Electrical Technical department).

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.