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  • Transporting livestock from Australia
    Operators of Regulated Australian Vessels (RAV) and Foreign Vessels, as well as the shippers of livestock, have obligations when loading and transporting livestock from Australia.
    Last updated: 01/04/2024
  • Kirki, 21 July 1991
    On 21 July 1991 Greek tanker Kirki lost its bow off the coast of Western Australia, resulting in a major pollution incident.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • 2024 monthly domestic commercial vessel incident reports
    The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.
    Last updated: 01/28/2025
  • Sanko Harvest, 14 February 1991
    The Sanko Harvest struck a reef off Esperance, Western Australia on 14 February 1991, and broke up over the next fortnight.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • Bunker delivery note requirements
    When completing a bunker delivery note, you will need to include specific details.
    Last updated: 07/17/2025
  • Under keel clearance management
    Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.
    Last updated: 02/01/2023
  • Information sheet—Marine order 32
    Provides guidance with regard to compliance with Marine Order 32 (Cargo handling equipment) 2016 (MO 32); for occasions when crew may be permitted to undertake cargo operations following stevedore companies confirmation that they are not available to carry out the work.
    Last updated: 10/29/2020
  • Image of the World Encouragement moored in Botany Bay
    World Encouragement, 10 September 1979
    At 8.55 am on 10 September 1979, the tanker World Encouragement was conducting berthing operations at an Australian Oil Refinery (AOR) mooring at Kurnell in Botany Bay, New South Wales, when oil began rising to the water surface from beneath the ship.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • Implementation of the sulphur regulation
    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.
    Last updated: 11/14/2023
  • Other transactions
    Exemptions, temporary passes, certificates of non-registration, and entitlement to fly flag.
    Last updated: 07/07/2023
  • Closing a registration
    Find out about how to close a registration.
    Last updated: 07/07/2023
  • Guidance for Marine order 47 (Offshore industry units)
    This guidance assists the offshore oil and gas industry in understanding the intent of marine order 47 (Offshore industry units), made under the Navigation Act 2012.
    Last updated: 04/29/2021
  • 2023 monthly domestic commercial vessel incident reports
    The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.
    Last updated: 02/23/2024
  • Common deficiency issues under MARPOL
    These are the deficiencies for MARPOL that our inspectors have found.
    Last updated: 07/13/2020
  • 2024/05 - Fuel Isolation for multi-engine installations
    PurposeA reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations.
    Last updated: 01/10/2025
  • 2015/07 — Piracy and armed robbery against ships
    Preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships.
    Last updated: 01/10/2025
  • Focused inspection campaign -  planned maintenance outcomes report
    Planned Maintenance – 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022AMSA conducted a Planned Maintenance Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022.
    Last updated: 10/26/2023
  • Navigation through the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait
    Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.
    Last updated: 12/02/2025
  • 2016/18 — Danger with the use of weighted heaving lines
    Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons
    Last updated: 01/10/2025
  • Vessel track data disclosure and dissemination policy
    The purpose of this policy is to outline the underlying principles for the disclosure and dissemination of vessel tracking information under agreed conditions.
    Last updated: 01/21/2021