Explore the trends in vessel design, materials and certification shaping Australia’s domestic fleet. See what was built, where, and how vessels are evolving to meet industry needs.

Keeping a radio watch saves lives. Use this guidance to set up your radio watchkeeping process and comply with Marine Order 504.

We have four Bombardier Challenger 604 jet aircraft for search and rescue. The Challengers are based out of Perth, Melbourne and Cairns.

South Australia hosted the 2017 National Plan Exercise from 5 to 7 December in Adelaide.

Standards for maintaining buoyancy after flooding, grounding, or collision.

For seafarers who want to work as a qualified rating in both the deck and engine departments on vessels operating under the STCW Convention.

Globally, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are controlled through emission standards for marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 130 kilowatts (kW).

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.

DCV Safety Alert: 1/2021 aims to raise awareness of recommendations made by the United States, National Transportation Safety Board, following the investigation into the fire and subsequent loss of the passenger vessel Conception.

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

Preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships.

Descriptions of the courses available to responders under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

PurposeA reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

The Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) produces and publishes Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) covering Australian, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Australian Antarctic Territory waters.