On Monday 26 July 1999, the crude oil tanker the MV Torungen (25 tonnes), was secured in the offshore Varanus Island Marine loading terminal, located approximately 4.2 kilometres north-east of Varanus Island, Western Australia.

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.

The National Compliance Plan gives regulated maritime industries and our compliance partners insight into the compliance areas we will focus our efforts on during 2022-23.

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

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

Our range of navigation services includes marine navigation and e-navigation.

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.

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.

Our information publication scheme provides access to details about the operations of our organisation.

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.

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