It is mandatory under Australian law for certain vessels and fixed or floating platforms to carry a garbage management plan, display placards and maintain a garbage record book.

Our commitment to change

The global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.

Find out more about complying with the national system if you are a domestic commercial vessel owner or operator.

We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 52 (Yachts and training vessels).

Your feedback is requested to help AMSA understand your views on current cost recovery arrangements.

We welcome your feedback on administrative amendments to National Law Regulations and cost recovery.

We are taking action to improve safety by proposing to make it mandatory to wear a lifejacket on certain domestic commercial vessels.

Prepare and submit your application for a role with us.

Installing and programming an automatic identification systems (AIS).

We have an intergovernmental agreement on the National Maritime Emergency Response Arrangement.

List of the locations of the debris found from the YM Efficiency, before the salvage operation.

Australia can request and receive information on vessels travelling within 1000 nautical miles off its coast.

A summary list of major historical oil spill incidents.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.

Arrangements between government and industry under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies to respond to shipping casualties.

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.

We offer a maritime professional development program for mid to senior level port State control (PSC) staff from counterpart maritime safety agencies.

Advice about the maximum continuous period that a seafarer can serve on board a vessel without taking leave.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Australian Maritime College.