IMO guidelines about Australia's particularly sensitive sea areas—the Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait and Coral Sea.

The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

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

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

The Vessel Traffic Services Advisory Group (VTSAG) discusses matters relating to Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) in Australia.

In this edition we explain about National Law audits,

Accredited government and private surveyors, and recognised organisations who are qualified to conduct surveys on domestic commercial vessels.

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) non-mandatory revised guidelines for the reduction of underwater radiated noise from shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life. 

ECDIS familiarisation ensures that master and navigating officers are familiar with the specific make and model of the ECDIS equipment onboard (including backup) before taking charge of a navigational watch.

We are responsible for leading national policy on vessel traffic services (VTS).

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

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

Find safety equipment guides for non-survey vessels based on class and type of operation.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.

This handbook is an information resource for those involved in the transport of dangerous goods intended to be shipped by sea.

This page outlines the types of survey reports and details an AMSA assessor looks for when reviewing an application for approval.

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.