Guidance for VTS providers on the qualifications and training of VTS personnel in Australia.

Environmental, scientific and technical functions and resources in spill response.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

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

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

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

Our privacy policy tells you how we protect and handle your personal information.

How to manage a deceased estate with AMSA.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

This calculator displays the limit of liability under CLC92 and LLMC96 for oil pollution damage by oil-carrying ships.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

Since 2006, we have provided an emergency towing vessel in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef to protect the marine environment.

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).

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

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.

Descriptions of the courses available to responders under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.