We have a large search and rescue region which covers our land mass, and large areas of our surrounding oceans.

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The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.

We have offices all around Australia. You can contact our state offices using the details below.

In rough weather, early in the morning of 24 May, about 50 containers were lost overboard from the Singapore-flagged container ship APL England. Read our regular updates.

Read about the results of the consultation on new reporting rules for lost and observed freight containers at sea, mainly affecting Marine Order 27 (MO27)

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.

Follow these steps if you wish to operate your vessel commercially outside of the Australian Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ).

Shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

Find out more about complying with the national system if you are a domestic commercial vessel owner or operator.

The provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ship-generated waste is vital to preventing marine pollution.

A guide to our privacy policy.

Learn how to control the risk of fatigue to your crew and your operation.

Advice on maintaining rescue boats in working order.

PurposeThis Marine Notice provides guidance about risks associated with the operation of engine power limiters (EPL) and similar power restriction systems onboard ships transiting Australi

A guide for domestic commercial vessels