The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) non-mandatory revised guidelines for the reduction of underwater radiated noise from shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life. 

Payment options for marine levies, fees, or charges.

We are responsible for providing navigational systems and services to facilitate the safe and efficient navigation of ships within Australian waters.

Instructions for accredited surveyors to conduct surveys and inspections of domestic commercial vessels.

The following statistics relate to the complaints received by AMSA since we issued Marine notice 04/2020 (expired 30 September 2020) and Marine notice 10/2020 (expired 28 February 2021).

Preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships.

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

On 6 February 1988 the Hong Kong registered bulk carrier Sir Alexander Glen lost approximately 450 tonnes of heavy fuel oil into the waters off Port Walcott, Western Australia when a bunker tank was holed by the ship's anchor.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

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

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the security awareness training

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the fire prevention and fire fighting—basic training.

We offer a maritime professional development program for mid to senior level port State control (PSC) staff from counterpart maritime safety agencies.

This marine notice supersedes Marine Notice 10/2022.

AMSA surveyors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our planned maintenance focused inspection campaign.

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