This marine notice advises vessel owners, vessel operators, masters, officers, seafarer training organisations and industry organisations that AMSA does not consider electronic visual distress signals (EVDs) to be a suitable replacement for pyrotechnic distress signals.

We have interagency agreements with other agencies.

In September 2017 the Western Australian Department of Transport ran Exercise Ningaloo Challenge, which was the largest and most complex maritime environmental emergency response exercise ever conducted in WA.

Australia’s first recorded major oil spill occurred on Saturday 28 November 1903 in Port Phillip Bay.

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

We are seeking your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 47 (Offshore Industry Units).

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54). These updates aim to modernise coastal pilotage regulations by introducing competency-based standards, flexible entry pathways, and strengthening safety management systems.

Rules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the China Maritime Safety Administration (China MSA).

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

Domestic commercial fishing vessels may transit between the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around Norfolk island and the Australian mainland.

We use marine orders to explain and implement the legislative requirements for the maritime industry. Find out about the conventions and standards that marine orders explain.