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The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.

Shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

If you're planning to bring a vessel to Australia, or take a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) on an overseas voyage, you need to comply with Australian regulations and international standards.  

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

Learn what you need to do to prepare for and take your oral exam.

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2017–18.

The 273rd meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 in Canberra, ACT.

Defining a 'novel vessel', their requirements, and pathways to certify them.

The short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

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

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

Learn how to control the risk of fatigue to your crew and your operation.