Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Transport for NSW Service.

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

Become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.

How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

The Australian states and territories work with us to coordinate an effective search and rescue (SAR) service.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Marine and Safety Tasmania.

Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.

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

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

Consider AMSA as your next move.

In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.

At approximately 5.30 am WA time on Friday 21 August 2009 the Montara Wellhead mobile drilling unit, located 140 miles offshore from the north-west Australian coast, had an uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons from one of the platform wells. Consequently oil escaped to the surface and gaseous hydrocarbons escaped into the atmosphere.

The purpose of this notice is to remind vessel owners, operators and masters of:

In 2024, a range of vessel stability issues caused a trawler to roll over. The master had not followed the vessel’s stability book properly. The investigation also found that the stability book didn’t meet relevant standards.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to reduce the loss and discharge of fishing gear into the sea.

In this edition we explain about National Law audits,

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.