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  • Safety & navigation
    We manage Australia’s distress beacon registration database, navigational aids, and tracking and reporting systems. We have national and international responsibilities for seafarer welfare and we work closely with communities to deliver health and safety programs. Our search and rescue capabilities respond 24/7 to incidents throughout Australia.
    Last updated: 11/07/2019
  • Tenders
    Find safety equipment information and checklists, information about how to plan for emergencies and more.
    Last updated: 11/05/2020
  • Maritime digitalisation
    Digital transformation for the maritime sector, particularly e-navigation and s-100 data exchange, cyber security and activities to advance these in Australia.
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  • Navigation systems
    There are a range of systems to assist you in navigating around the Australian coastline. These systems reduce the risk of collisions at sea, and track and report on movement of vessels nearby.
    Last updated: 08/14/2025
  • Maritime Labour Convention—2021 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 2021 statistics, with a comparison to the previous four years.
    Last updated: 03/29/2023
  • Member of IMO council category b
    We are committed to ensuring the IMO can meet the challenges arising from emerging technologies, expanding global trade and environmental changes.
    Last updated: 02/26/2021
  • Report a marine incident
    All vessels involved in a marine incident in Australian waters need to make a report.
    Last updated: 09/07/2023
  • Requirements for registered training organisations
    Registered training organisations (RTO) deliver courses and qualifications domestic and international certificates of competency. For some activities, an RTO may require approval by AMSA.
    Last updated: 08/20/2025
  • Who we work with
    We contribute to the continuous improvement and development of maritime safety, environmental management, and emergency response systems in our region and globally. To do this, we collaborate with stakeholders and agree ways of working together through memoranda of understanding, intergovernmental agreements, and interagency agreements.
    Last updated: 04/18/2019
  • National Plan annual report—2000–2001
    The National Plan remained active during 2000–2001. Although there were no major spills, the National Plan responded to seven incidents.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • National Plan annual report—2004–2005
    The National Plan is operating in a low incident environment both within Australia and also worldwide. Australia’s low incident environment can be largely attributed to the rigorous Port State Control inspections undertaken by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority ensuring that only quality ships arrive in Australia.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • National Plan annual report—2005–2006
    During the reporting period, there was one major ship-sourced marine pollution incident in Australian waters, which involved activation of National Plan personnel and resources – the Global Peace spill. The National Plan was also called upon to respond to 106 minor spill incidents.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • National Plan annual report—2006–2007
    During 2006-2007, there was one major shipping incident in Australian waters – the Pasha Bulker grounding off Newcastle, north of Sydney. The National Plan was also called upon to respond to 82 minor spill incidents.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • National Plan year in review—2012–2013
    Whilst there were no major pollution incidents during the 2012-13 financial year, in July 2012 we completed the removal of the wreck of the MV Tycoon from Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island. The National Plan was also called upon to support state/NT agencies in responding to several minor incidents.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • NP–ADV–001: National Plan volunteer management
    An advisory to assist jurisdictions prepare for the possibility that significant numbers of the public may wish to spontaneously volunteer to assist in a maritime environmental emergency.
    Last updated: 03/18/2024
  • Drug and alcohol policy - Class 1, 2 and 3
    Learn how to develop a drug and alcohol policy for a Class 1, 2 or 3 vessel.
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  • Master and designated person
    Learn how to add or clarify your master and designated person responsibility statement.
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  • No safe access provided: Contractor falls overboard whilst disembarking
    Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) No.33 – December 2024
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  • Corporate plan 2022-23
    This corporate plan is prepared for the reporting period 2022–2023 and covers the reporting periods 2022–23 to 2025–26. It considers future trends and potential changes to our operating environment.
    Last updated: 08/23/2022
  • Women in maritime
    Our mission is to celebrate the achievements of women in maritime and drive awareness of the issues facing them in the hope of achieving gender equality in a historically male dominated industry.
    Last updated: 03/17/2022