ECDIS familiarisation ensures that master and navigating officers are familiar with the specific make and model of the ECDIS equipment onboard (including backup) before taking charge of a navigational watch.

We are responsible for leading national policy on vessel traffic services (VTS).

We want your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 57 (Helicopter operations). The proposed updates will ensure the marine order remains current and gives effect to new international requirements.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

Guidance for calculating your sea service equivalence if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Rating (specialist seaman department), Maritime Warfare Officer (Maritime Warfare department) or RAN Leading Seaman, Petty Officer, Chief Petty Officer or Warrant Officer (Marine Engineering or Electrical Technical department).

Operators and crew of these types of operations face unique safety challenges and risk.

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

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

This handbook is an information resource for those involved in the transport of dangerous goods intended to be shipped by sea.

Join the event online or in person at East Fremantle Yacht Club in WA.

This page outlines the types of survey reports and details an AMSA assessor looks for when reviewing an application for approval.

Accredited government and private surveyors, and recognised organisations who are qualified to conduct surveys on domestic commercial vessels.

AMSA and the Bureau of Meteorology provide vessels with maritime safety information (MSI) about hazards and foreseeable dangers to safe navigation through Australia's marine environment.