On 1 October 1973, the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) came into operation.

As a regulatory body, we are required to publish a range of information about our functions and how we carry them out. We do this under the information publication scheme.

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.

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

A marine notice provides important safety related information, general guidance and details about upcoming changes to legislation to the shipping and maritime community.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

Procedures for STCW courses provided by Registered training organisations including e-learning, distance learning and blended learning, GMDSS ROC and short courses.

It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

Download a list of DCVs that hold a certificate of survey or exemption here.

DCV Safety Alert: 1/2021 aims to raise awareness of recommendations made by the United States, National Transportation Safety Board, following the investigation into the fire and subsequent loss of the passenger vessel Conception.

This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.

Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons

If you have been issued with an infringement notice, you have 28 days to pay the infringement penalty or contact us about your payment options.

Australia’s policy is that those who pollute our marine environment should be responsible for cleaning up and repairing the damage they have caused. If AMSA has to do this because they do not, then they should pay AMSA.