Our SAR observer program trains SES volunteers to look for signs of people in distress from the air.

We want to know what you think about the prevention of air pollution from vessels.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the importance of the safe operation and maintenance of hatch covers and related equipment on board vessels.

Passenger vessel flooded after access door was left open.

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

Our free webinars provide useful information and guidance about maritime safety, marine environment protection and maritime aviation search and research.

A safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.

‘Experience’ fails to prevent vessel capsize, which a proper risk assessment could have identified

Excessive speed causes injuries

Crew member crush injury – line handling.

Members of our executive and leadership team who are appointed according to our relevant laws.

Purpose To ensure that navigation corridors are used appropriately when planning on ECDIS, and to ensure that a voyage plan approved by the ship’s Master is executed within the planne

PurposeThis marine notice informs ship operators and recognised organisations of AMSA’s interpretation for the installation and testing of oil filtering equipment (oily water separators) i

Find out how to provide a photo that meets our requirements for your certificate application.

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These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.