Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) is managed under governance arrangements which ensure accountability, coordination and integration with stakeholders.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

Accurate weight declaration for cargo containers is a critical safety issue. Shippers must provide a verified gross mass for containers.

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.

Information for ship owners and operators about the application of the Bunkers Convention in Australia.

The 273rd meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 in Canberra, ACT.

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Exemption 24 - Marine Safety (Emergency service vessels) and download a copy of the full report.

AMSA has a fair, and non-discriminatory procurement complaints handling process.

This marine notice highlights shipowners, operators, masters and crews obligation to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving a ship’s elevator.

Our stance is that shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

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

Oil tankers above 150 gross tonnage and other ships of 400 gross tonnage or above must record oil-relevant operations.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in New South Wales.