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

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

We are seeking your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 47 (Offshore Industry Units).

You must read and agree to this policy and rules of conduct before booking your exam.

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.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.

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

AMSA surveyors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our planned maintenance focused inspection campaign.

Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

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[1] when at berth in the Port of Sydney Harbour.

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

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

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

This marine notice is to remind livestock shippers, vessel owners and operators, and the masters of livestock vessels of their obligations to provide and use accurate information in the calculation of vessel stability.