We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

An index to guide you through the supporting documents for the National Plan.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

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

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

Instructions for accredited surveyors to conduct surveys and inspections of domestic commercial vessels.

In this edition we give guidance on managing some of the changes mentioned in Schedule 1 of MO503, explain electrical plan approval requirements, and more.

Just before midnight on 24 January 2006, approximately 25 tonnes of heavy fuel oil was spilt from the bulk carrier Global Peace while berthing at the RG Tanner Coal loading facility in Gladstone in Queensland.

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.

Ships registered on the Australian general shipping register have Australian nationality.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

This applies to approved Registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping training leading to a certificate of competency.

Overview of the international and domestic legislation and standards that apply in Australia.

If you submit an incomplete application, we will not progress your application for a domestic commercial vessel permission or approval.

Find out how to complete the Coxswain Grade 3 declaration (AMSA form 1882) and the on-water tasks required.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels when at berth in the port of Sydney Harbour.