Consultation on marine order 31 is closed.

We use marine orders to explain and implement the legislative requirements for the maritime industry. Find out about the conventions and standards that marine orders explain.

We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 52 (Yachts and training vessels).

Feedback from stakeholders about proposed changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements) 2018 (MO504) relating to safety management systems (SMS).

We welcome your feedback on changes to Marine order 97 (Marine pollution prevention – air pollution)

Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

Read a summary of results from the 2024 consultation on Marine Order 91 and download a copy of the full report.

AMSA has worked with industry to develop a nationally consistent and simplified qualifications framework for Australians working across the domestic commercial vessel industry.

Find out which companies are registered as a private seafarer recruitment and placement service in Australia.

The National Plan uses a risk based approach to reduce the impact of maritime environment emergencies.

There is potential for light-emitting diode lighting on vessels to compromise reception on VHF frequencies.

On Monday 26 July 1999, the crude oil tanker the MV Torungen (25 tonnes), was secured in the offshore Varanus Island Marine loading terminal, located approximately 4.2 kilometres north-east of Varanus Island, Western Australia.

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

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.

This marine notice advises of the availability of guidance for the recording of operations in the Oil Record Book Part I – machinery space operations (all ships), prepared and issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

This program of regulatory activities was completed during the 2017–2018 financial year.