At AMSA, we believe in supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

These guidelines aim to assist small1 DCV operations to undertake a risk assessment as part of the vessel’s safety management system.

Exercise Barossa was a biannual oil spill response exercise conducted in Adelaide under our National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.

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

Ships that are not operated and managed to meet applicable standards, and relevant Australian laws, pose an increased risk to seafarers, other ships and the marine environment. These ships may be refused access or granted conditional entry to Australian ports

Serious injury to pilot on class 2 vessel in poor weather conditions

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. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

Our latest statement about data submitted to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Join our team and be part of a culture built on respect, collaboration, and a shared purpose.

In this edition we look at the most common reasons for certificate of survey refusal.

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.

Environmental, scientific and technical functions and resources in spill response.

Shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

Our approach to comply with the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law 2012 from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.

AMSA occasionally seeks help and support from private companies to deliver its Search and Rescue (SAR) services.

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. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

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.