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  • Annual Report 2016-17
    Over 2016–17 AMSA continued to prepare to take on full service delivery of the national system for domestic commercial vessels. A November 2016 decision from Australian governments to defer commencement of full service delivery until 1 July 2018 provided an opportunity to enhance our original approach.
    Last updated: 09/07/2020
  • Inner Route planning chartlets
    Geographical overview and charlets of the Great Barrier Reef Inner Route—Booby Island to Cairns.
    Last updated: 08/03/2020
  • Maritime Safety Awareness bulletin issue 14—Navigation safety
    In issue 14, read about navigation safety, in particular issues associated with the use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS).
    Last updated: 06/20/2023
  • Port State control Australia—2020 report
    This report summarises the PSC activities of AMSA for the 2020 calendar year.
    Last updated: 06/16/2021
  • Port State control Australia—2021 report
    This report summarises the PSC activities of AMSA for the 2021 calendar year.
    Last updated: 07/20/2022
  • Who we are
    We are Australia's national agency responsible for maritime safety, protection of the marine environment, and maritime aviation search and rescue.
    Last updated: 10/09/2019
  • Maritime casualty response
    Government and industry in Australia work together to respond rapidly and effectively to maritime casualties when they occur in our region. We have national arrangements which include place of refuge and emergency towage options for vessels in an emergency situation.
    Last updated: 01/04/2019
  • Marine pollution
    Australia implements a range of standards and regulations to protect the marine environment from pollution. These standards and regulations ensure we meet international obligations. You must comply with these regulations and report marine pollution incidents. You may also need to make a general incident report.
    Last updated: 01/04/2019
  • Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin 16—Planned maintenance
    In issue 16, read about how planned maintenance can have a significant impact on the safety of the vessel, people, and the marine environment.
    Last updated: 10/04/2022
  • Montague Island Lighthouse Heritage Management Plan 2020
    Our network includes the 1881 Montague Island Lighthouse in New South Wales.
    Last updated: 09/28/2023
  • National Search and Rescue Council
    The National Search and Rescue Council is a cooperative body that is responsible for the national search and rescue response arrangements in Australia.
    Last updated: 05/13/2022
  • Uniform Shipping Laws code
    Standards for domestic commercial vessels, largely replaced by the NSCV for new vessels.
    Last updated:
  • Domestic incident reports
    Read overviews of reported incidents for domestic commercial vessels
    Last updated:
  • Online learning
    We have a range of online learning courses providing flexible online learning for the maritime industry.
    Last updated: 08/20/2025
  • NP-GUI-012: National Plan technical guidelines for preparing contingency plans for marine and coastal facilities
    Clear technical guidance to the operators of marine and coastal facilities for the preparation of marine pollution contingency plans and for establishing and maintaining an effective response capability.
    Last updated: 03/18/2024
  • Equivalent qualifications and skill recognition
    Find out if you can use your current international or domestic skills and qualifications to support your application for a certificate of competency.
    Last updated: 08/20/2025
  • Construction barge safety
    Barges used for commercial purposes are domestic commercial vessels and need to meet marine safety regulations.
    Last updated: 03/06/2022
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    Contracts announcement for regional AtoN maintenance
    7 contracts have been awarded under the new regional model for maintenance.
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  • Port State Control Report 1994
    This report summarises our port State control activities and reports on the performance of commercial shipping companies, flag States and Classification Societies for the 1994 calendar year.
    Last updated: 07/13/2020
  • Port State Control Report 1996
    This report summarises our port State control activities and reports on the performance of commercial shipping companies, flag States and Classification Societies for the 1996 calendar year.
    Last updated: 07/13/2020