Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

There are different types of automatic identification systems (AIS) used in Australia.

Our privacy policy tells you how we protect and handle your personal information.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (the National Plan) was reviewed in 2023-2024. The review made 11 recommendations.

Carry the type of lifejacket required for your vessel's highest service category. You can choose self-inflating, manual inflating or foam buoyancy lifejackets.

Shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

Since 2006, we have provided an emergency towing vessel in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef to protect the marine environment.

Alerts the maritime industry to findings of two recent accident investigations conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission.

The benefits and eligibility requirements of registration on the Australian international shipping register (AISR).

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.

There is increasing use of remotely operated and autonomous technology in Australia and worldwide across a range of fields.

On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.

On 21 July 1991 Greek tanker Kirki lost its bow off the coast of Western Australia, resulting in a major pollution incident.