In rough weather, early in the morning of 24 May, about 50 containers were lost overboard from the Singapore-flagged container ship APL England. Read our regular updates.

You may be able to operate temporarily below the minimum crewing requirements that apply to your vessel.

On 21 May 1990 an extensive oil slick was sighted approximately four nautical miles south-east of Cape Otway by the pilot of a light aircraft. The Australian-flagged tanker Arthur Phillip was later established as the source of the spill.

We have a large search and rescue region which covers our land mass, and large areas of our surrounding oceans.

Take this short online tutorial to learn more about the automatic identification system (AIS).

On 22 March 2023, AMSA launched new artwork on the Cairns-based Challenger aircraft, designed by Torres Strait artist Michael Nona.

Details about the Registered training organisation delivered revalidation courses for Masters, Deck and Engineer officers.

These are the deficiencies for MARPOL that our inspectors have found.

This Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS) provides information on how the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) implements cost recovery for provision of infrastructure, regulation to support safe ship navigation in Australian waters, marine environmental protection, seafarer and ship safety, ship registration, and related marine services under the Navigation Act 2012 and Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012. This document provides key information on the application of cost recovery activities, including financial and non-financial performance. It assists stakeholders to understand AMSA’s costs, which strengthens accountability, provides transparency, and demonstrates compliance with CRGs and the Regulatory Charging General Policy Order.

Covering the period 2023–24 to 2026–27

Make electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.

Toxic gases can quickly build up on board vessels and kill a crew member or passenger in minutes. Identify equipment, appliances and systems that create hazardous gases to reduce the risks.

Learn more about new technologies and systems that aim to make shipping safer and more efficient.

MARPOL Garbage placards (also known as stickers) are mandatory for all vessels of 12 metres or more in length and fixed or floating platforms.

Figure 1Figure 2Figure 3Figure 4Figure 5