AMSA conducted a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on domestic commercial vessel construction barges from 1 May to 30 June 2022.

South Australia hosted the 2017 National Plan Exercise from 5 to 7 December in Adelaide.

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

In this edition we give guidance on managing some of the changes mentioned in Schedule 1 of MO503, explain electrical plan approval requirements, and more.

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

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

On the morning of 24 April 2022, a fishing vessel ran aground on a reef between Bundaberg and Torres Strait. The master and two deck hands had been underway for six days prior to the grounding. The master was fatigued, having had little sleep given the watchkeeping schedule and the competency levels of the two deckhands.

If you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

Carry the right safety equipment, including lifejackets, life rafts, and first aid kits.

A timeline of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA’s) involvement in the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

A master or owner of a vessel may apply for an exemption from the requirement to navigate a vessel with a licensed pilot in a compulsory pilotage area

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 (NE WSM WG).

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.