January - March 2026There were 335 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in Quarter 1 of 2026. Of these, 44 were serious and 1 very serious.

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

Find out the requirements you need to fulfill to obtain an international endorsement.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.

The tender process for the next round of contracts to maintain Australia's aids to navigation network starts in July 2026. Find out more about this upcoming opportunity.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in South Australia in the register below.

You need to keep your certificate of recognition current to keep working as an international seafarer in Australia. Make sure you renew your overseas (primary) STCW certificate before applying to revalidate your CoR.

Find out how domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) performed on safety, crew training, incident reporting and more during our focussed inspections campaign on towage operations.

Marine Order 503 (Certificates of survey – national law) 2018 (MO503) outlines when a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) needs a certificate of survey, and related survey requirements. These requirements help ensure that commercial vessels operating in Australia are safe and seaworthy.

Find out how New Zealand STCW seafarer certificates compare to Australian STCW seafarer certificates.

A timeline of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA’s) involvement in the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

Our eligibility requirements for sailing vessels.

In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.

Our senior management team runs the day-to-day operations and keeps our Board informed.