We administer the national law, regulations and marine orders in implementing the national system.

The National Law Act, regulations, marine orders, and exemptions set out the detail of the national system.

An introduction to the Automatic Identification System, what it is and how it works.

Equipment requirements for small fishing vessel operations have been simplified.

The Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait and Coral Sea are unique, diverse and among the most well-protected waters in the world.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group.

This marine notice informs shipowners, operators, masters and bridge watchkeepers of the availability of maritime safety information when navigating through NAVAREA X and METAREA X.

Compasses, nautical charts, chart systems, and publications.

Standards for 'fast craft': vessels capable of speeds over 25 knots.

Specifies the minimum standards for design and construction and safety equipment.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

Our role in working with the offshore industry.

Advice for operators and masters on regulations specific to the transfer of oil cargoes between oil tankers at sea for domestic commercial vessels, regulated Australian vessels and foreign flagged vessels.

Our information publication scheme provides access to details about AMSA's operations.

Find and follow us on social media. We provide regular updates on news, industry developments and incidents on our social media pages.

All domestic commercial vessels are required to have a national law certificate of survey—unless an exemption applies.

Following a report to AMSA, and subsequent investigation, the Pax Phoenix was fined for illegally discharging oily water into the marine environment near Holbourne Island, Queensland on 2 September 2001.

If you have been issued with an infringement notice, you have 28 days to pay the infringement penalty or contact us about your payment options.

AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.