In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

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.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Simplified safety management system' held on 9 April 2025.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe in the air.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2017–18.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2025

Australia is a part of the International Maritime Organization — maritime safety and marine pollution prevention are more effective when carried out internationally.

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Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.

A Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) is now available in the Australia and New Zealand region.

Guidance on ensuring appropriate crewing for safe navigation for domestic commercial vessels.

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

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue risk management' held 19 February 2025.

The purpose of this notice is to remind vessel owners, operators and masters of:

Scams are intended to trick you into giving out your personal information or paying money.

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.

AMSA and the Bureau of Meteorology provide vessels with maritime safety information (MSI) about hazards and foreseeable dangers to safe navigation through Australia's marine environment.

Read the latest news from AMSA.