The revised Marine Order 504 comes into effect on 1 June 2025. Update your SMS to make sure your vessel complies

On 29 October 1981 the 213-metre 16,336 gross tonnage Ro-Ro container vessel, Anro Asia, grounded near the northern tip of Bribie Island while entering Moreton Bay.

We implement the regulations under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 in Australia via supporting legislation which applies to all commercial vessels.

Australia Bay Seafoods General Manager and career fisherman Michael O’Brien, talks to AMSA about how the tragic loss of life with the capsizing of FV Dianne and FV Cassandra prompted them to reinforce their approach to safety.

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

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe in the air.

Register your beacon before you take it out.

This is advice for ship owners and masters. We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on cargo securing arrangements from 1 August to 31 October 2020. This is in response to recent events where containers have been lost into the sea off the Australian Coast.

How to obtain a certificate of equivalence.

How to get a Certificate of recognition for Masters, Mates (Deck and officers) and Engineer officers.

Due to amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW), refresher training is required for some certificates.

What you need to know about owning a float-free EPIRB.

Our employees are expected to abide by the AMSA Code of conduct.

Find out how New Zealand STCW seafarer certificates compare to Australian STCW seafarer certificates.

This policy has been superseded by the 2018 Compliance and enforcement policy.

Descriptions of the courses available to responders under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

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

This feedback report summarises submissions we received on the proposed changes to Marine Order 27.