Analyses of Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) complaints, compliance and follow-up actions.

Find out about the automatic identification system (AIS).

Exemptions and approvals for the handling, transport, and categorisation of certain cargoes.

Since December 2016, we have conducted 185 compliance checks on 88 cruise ships with 100 per cent compliance observed.

Marine incidents are defined by relevant Australian laws and include a number of different types of incidents.

We maintain a database which assists us to calculate the risk factor of a vessel. This lets us target elevated risk vessels for inspection. 

The content of the Engineer cadet program including certificate and short courses, qualifying sea service and medical fitness.

(1)  The criteria for the issue of a check pilot licence to a person are that the person: 

Rules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.

The Navigation Act 2012 is legislation which covers international ship and seafarer safety, protect the marine environment where it relates to shipping and the actions of seafarers in Australian waters.

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

Our search and rescue modules provide background information as well as information about preparation, principles of how to conduct a search and rescue operation and how to respond to specific kinds of emergency.

Domestic commercial fishing vessels may transit between the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around Norfolk island and the Australian mainland.

Disconnection of LPG system the source of explosion on a houseboat

We are responsible for providing navigational systems and services to facilitate the safe and efficient navigation of ships within Australian waters.

The International safety management code (ISM code) governs the safe operation of ships and pollution prevention. We are responsible for issuing ISM code certification for Australian registered vessels, however AMSA has authorised recognised organisations to conduct this service.