The mooring snagged on an unseen underwater object and the chain was pulled out of the bow roller and down the side of the vessel. The vessel capsized with no resulting injuries.

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

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

Learn how to manage your garbage on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV).

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

Discover how we’re tackling the challenges around Operation Recovery—YM Efficiency.

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

You need to revalidate your STCW CoP or CoC every 5 years. The exact requirements depend on your certificate, sea service and training.

You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.

This feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.

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.

These instructions for ship registration and transfer of ownership are provided for ship brokers and agents.

Overview of the international and domestic legislation and standards that apply in Australia.

All domestic commercial vessels must have a certificate of survey unless exempt.

We provide a range of geographic information as digital maps and spatial data sets. This visual geographic data is used to support search and rescue, pollution response, vessel tracking, and navigation in Australian waters. Some data access may require you to pay a fee.