This advice is for ship owners, operators and masters. The Safety of Navigation Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) will run from 1 August 2021 to 30 September 2021. The campaign will apply to foreign flagged ships and Regulated Australian Vessels (RAVs) arriving at Australian ports.

The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.

Common questions about the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part C–Design and construction, Section 2, Watertight and weathertight integrity.

It is mandatory under Australian law for certain vessels and fixed or floating platforms to carry a garbage management plan, display placards and maintain a garbage record book.

The global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.

Find out more about complying with the national system if you are a domestic commercial vessel owner or operator.

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

Your feedback is requested to help AMSA understand your views on current cost recovery arrangements.

We welcome your feedback on administrative amendments to National Law Regulations and cost recovery.

We are taking action to improve safety by proposing to make it mandatory to wear a lifejacket on certain domestic commercial vessels.

As a flag State, AMSA are responsible for making sure Australian ships comply with relevant legislation/s.

Prepare and submit your application for a role with us.

Access AMSA safety alerts for domestic commercial vessels and the international shipping community.

As a regulatory body, we are required to publish a range of information about our functions and how we carry them out. We do this under the information publication scheme.

Installing and programming an automatic identification systems (AIS).

We have an intergovernmental agreement on the National Maritime Emergency Response Arrangement.

On 29 October 1981 the 213-metre 16,336 gross tonnage Ro-Ro container vessel, Anro Asia, grounded near the northern tip of Bribie Island while entering Moreton Bay.

We implement the regulations under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 in Australia via supporting legislation which applies to all commercial vessels.