Find out what the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) covers and how it's implemented in Australia.

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.

Members of our executive and leadership team who are appointed according to our relevant laws.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Western Australia.

Disconnection of LPG system the source of explosion on a houseboat

Risk assessments help identify why, when and where lifejackets need to be worn during vessel operations. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

All ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above engaged in international voyages must collect data on fuel consumption, distance travelled and hours underway.

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.

Consultation on Marine Order 44 closed on 1 March 2019.

You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe in the air.

The global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.

Guidance on ensuring appropriate crewing for safe navigation for domestic commercial vessels.

Do a lifejacket risk assessment. Your safety, and the safety of your passengers and crew, depends on it. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.

AMSA shut down its DGPS service on 1 July 2020.