Lives continue to be lost every year in Australia when people go overboard from vessels, without a lifejacket. The simple truth is lifejackets save lives, but only if they’re worn. It’s time to get on board with lifejacket safety.

AMSA no longer publishes static information on ship detentions on its website, this information is freely available and searchable through Tokyo MOU website databases.

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

We engage with national, domestic, regional and international stakeholders to develop a best practice Australian search and rescue (SAR) system.

These documents will guide you through submitting survey reports and recommendations for domestic commercial vessels.

Commonwealth entities and Commonwealth companies are required to publish details of the scope and value of remuneration for executive staff and other highly paid employees.

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.

This marine notice informs shipowners, operators, masters and bridge watchkeepers of the availability of maritime safety information when navigating through NAVAREA X and METAREA X.

AMSA surveyor’s will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our livestock ships focused inspection campaign.

We administer the national law, regulations and marine orders in implementing the national system.

We’ve prepared materials to help you understand your requirements and what you need to do.

Download a copy of the requirements for each near coastal certificate.