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  • Reconciliation
    Learn about the steps we’re taking in support of reconciliation.
    Last updated: 07/04/2024
  • Construction barge safety
    Learn how to manage risks involved with the operation of construction barges.
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  • Navigating coastal waters
    There are aids and rules for navigating Australian coastal waters, particularly in sensitive sea areas. Coastal pilots and vessel traffic services aid in preventing incidents and restrictions apply to operating commercial fishing and offshore exploration and production activities.
    Last updated: 11/17/2017
  • Compliance and enforcement protocol policy 2012
    Intended to assist AMSA, industry stakeholders and other parties with duties, obligations and responsibilities under maritime safety legislation to understand the suite of tools available to AMSA to ensure legislative requirements are met.
    Last updated: 03/29/2021
  • Dory safety checklist
    Before you use a dory, perform a few checks to ensure your safety out on the water.
    Last updated: 09/03/2020
  • Exercise Torres—Evaluation report 2018
    Exercise Torres 2018 practiced a multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional response to an oil spill in the Torres Strait and Kaiwalagal Region.
    Last updated: 03/21/2024
  • Maritime skills availability study
    Study to determine the future availability within the Australian maritime industry of qualified and experienced seafarers.
    Last updated: 07/09/2020
  • Incidents and exercises
    We respond to marine pollution incidents and conduct regular training exercises for incident responders.
    Last updated: 08/30/2018
  • Choose, install and maintain your float-free EPIRB
    What you need to know about owning a float-free EPIRB.
    Last updated: 12/17/2018
  • Sea service and task books
    Sea service is a requirement for most certificates of competency. You must complete a specified amount of service time on a vessel in support of your application. The time and skills needed for your sea service can be recorded in a task book, sea service form, letter from the vessel operator or a declaration. Use our publications order form to purchase task books, log books, and other record books.
    Last updated: 08/20/2025
  • National Plan annual report—2009–2010
    2009-10 was an extraordinary year in the history of Australia’s National Plan. The response to the uncontrolled release of crude oil from the Montara Wellhead platform was the greatest challenge faced since the National Plan was established in 1973.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • National Plan annual report—2011–2012
    The 2011-12 financial year was another busy period for the National Plan, with two significant pollution incidents, in Christmas Island and New Zealand, as well as the completion of the National Plan/National Maritime Emergency Response Arrangements review.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • Step 3: Build your simplified SMS
    Download a simplified SMS toolkit for step-by-step instructions on how to build your simplified SMS.
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  • Drug and alcohol policy - Class 4
    Learn how to develop a drug and alcohol policy for a Class 4 vessel.
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  • Annual marine incident reports
    Explore key trends and safety insights from reported incidents in our annual reports.
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  • Safety lesson: Capsize after beaching on sandbar
    Safety lesson: capsize after beaching on sandbar
    A hire vessel capsized after it was beached on a sandbank in a designated no-go area. The incident shows why hirers and participants must follow safety briefings and emergency plans.
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  • Maritime Labour Convention—2020 Annual Report
    This report presents an analysis of MLC complaints, compliance and follow up actions undertaken by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) in Australia. The data represents 2020 statistics, with a comparison to the previous four years.
    Last updated: 07/08/2021
  • Search and rescue incidents 2014–15
    Our search and rescue incidents from 2014–15.
    Last updated: 10/26/2020
  • The impact of Great Barrier Reef pilotage work on wives and families
    A survey of the wives and partners of Great Barrier Reef pilots used to determine the impact of pilotage work on wives and families.
    Last updated: 08/06/2020
  • International crew
    International crew
    Find out about seafarer certificates that apply to you if you work on an international vessel.
    Last updated: 11/27/2024