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  • Maritime safety information
    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.
    Last updated: 12/21/2023
  • Nominate someone for the Australian Search and Rescue awards
    Nominate someone for their outstanding contribution to search and rescue.
    Last updated: 10/16/2025
  • Non-shipborne automatic identification systems
    Learn how non-shipborne AIS units are managed and find out what’s required to apply to operate a base station or AtoN in Australia.
    Last updated: 04/09/2025
  • Annual report 2024–25
    Find out about AMSA’s performance and stay informed about our progress against key initiatives for 2024–25.
    Last updated: 10/27/2025
  • Fees for services—domestic commercial vessel safety
    These fees are for certificates of competency, certificates of operation, certificates of survey, the surveyor accreditation scheme, and National Law exemptions.
    Last updated: 06/16/2026
  • Identification of oil on water—aerial observation and identification guide
    Assists in aerial observation, surveillance and identification of pollution to more accurately report the presence of oil in the marine environment.
    Last updated: 02/17/2022
  • Exemption 44 - Marine Safety (Domestic commercial vessels—EIAPP certificate)
    Exemption 44 exempts owners of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) from the requirements of Marine Order 503 (Certificates of survey–national law) 2018 to hold an engine international air pollution prevention (EIAPP) certificate in order to be issued a certificate of survey.
    Last updated: 12/12/2025
  • Emergency towing vessel
    Since 2006, we have provided an emergency towing vessel in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef to protect the marine environment.
    Last updated: 08/05/2024
  • Offshore petroleum industry advisory note
    Advisory note for the offshore petroleum industry on environmental plans and oil pollution emergency plans.
    Last updated: 07/17/2024
  • Western Australia fuel oil suppliers
    Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Western Australia.
    Last updated: 11/19/2025
  • Calculator for limits of liability
    This calculator displays the limit of liability under CLC92 and LLMC96 for oil pollution damage by oil-carrying ships.
    Last updated: 01/13/2025
  • Australian regulation of yachts and training vessels, and the Red Ensign Group Yacht Code Part A
    The Red Ensign Group Yacht Code Part A updates the Red Ensign Group Large Yacht Code (LY3 Code) and applies to yachts and training vessels, carrying not more than 12 passengers, and details the conventions these vessels must comply with in Australia.
    Last updated: 02/03/2023
  • Search and rescue
    Our 24/7 high tech search and rescue capabilities allow us to respond quickly to people in distress across our region. We use advanced response and satellite technology, contracted equipment, an emergency towage vessel, and four jet aircraft to respond to calls for help.
    Last updated: 02/14/2018
  • Port State control Australia—2019 report
    This report summarises the PSC activities of AMSA, detailing the performance of commercial shipping companies, flag States and Classification Societies for the 2019 calendar year.
    Last updated: 05/26/2020
  • Maritime Agencies Forum
    The Maritine Agencies Forum (MAF) provides a forum for collaboration on maritime safety and other issues.
    Last updated:
  • shipping containers
    Dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes handbook
    This handbook is an information resource for those involved in the transport of dangerous goods intended to be shipped by sea.
    Last updated: 07/27/2022
  • Order free AMSA publications
    Use this form to order AMSA brochures, MARPOL placards and stickers, free of charge.
    Last updated: 01/10/2024
  • Media and journalists
    Journalist or member of the media
    Access content you need for your news stories. For all media enquiries call +61 1300 624 633 during regular Australian business hours, or email media@amsa.gov.au. We will respond outside of business hours during search and rescue operations and emergencies.
    Last updated: 05/17/2021
  • AMSA Board Audit and Risk Committee charter
    The AMSA Board Audit and Risk Committee was established as a sub-committee of the board of AMSA to assist the board discharge its responsibilities.
    Last updated: 07/02/2025
  • Tide tables
    Tide tables and predictions for the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef are available from the Bureau of Meteorology.
    Last updated: 04/20/2021