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  • National Law Act 2012
    We administer the national law, regulations and marine orders in implementing the national system.
    Last updated: 10/21/2020
  • National Law Act exemptions for marine orders
    The National Law Act, regulations, marine orders, and exemptions set out the detail of the national system.
    Last updated: 07/14/2025
  • Navigation safety
    An introduction to the Automatic Identification System, what it is and how it works.
    Last updated: 12/17/2020
  • New safety equipment lists
    Equipment requirements for small fishing vessel operations have been simplified.
    Last updated: 09/12/2023
  • North-East Shipping Management Plan
    The Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait and Coral Sea are unique, diverse and among the most well-protected waters in the world.
    Last updated: 09/01/2021
  • North-East Shipping Management Plan—action update
    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.
    Last updated: 08/06/2025
  • 2023/05 - Receiving Maritime Safety Information (MSI)
    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.
    Last updated: 01/17/2025
  • Navigation equipment - NSCV Part C7C
    Compasses, nautical charts, chart systems, and publications.
    Last updated: 09/01/2025
  • General requirements for fast craft - F1A
    Standards for 'fast craft': vessels capable of speeds over 25 knots.
    Last updated: 10/01/2024
  • Non-survey vessels - G
    Specifies the minimum standards for design and construction and safety equipment.
    Last updated: 10/24/2024
  • Electrical - C5B
    Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.
    Last updated: 08/03/2023
  • Stability tests and stability information - C6C
    Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.
    Last updated: 11/15/2024
  • Offshore oil and gas exploration
    Our role in working with the offshore industry.
    Last updated: 10/09/2023
  • Oil cargo transfer operations at sea and in coastal waters
    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.
    Last updated: 02/04/2025
  • Operational information (IPS)
    Our information publication scheme provides access to details about AMSA's operations.
    Last updated: 09/01/2025
  • Our social media presence
    Find and follow us on social media. We provide regular updates on news, industry developments and incidents on our social media pages.
    Last updated: 07/16/2024
  • Overview of the new survey regime
    All domestic commercial vessels are required to have a national law certificate of survey—unless an exemption applies.
    Last updated: 06/12/2020
  • Image of the ship Pax Phoenix
    Pax Phoenix, 2 September 2001
    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.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • Paying an infringement penalty
    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.
    Last updated: 02/11/2025
  • Personal survival techniques
    AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.
    Last updated: 10/28/2020