Rules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.

We offer nationally recognised units of competency in marine pollution response and incident management.

Domestic commercial fishing vessels may transit between the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around Norfolk island and the Australian mainland.

From 1 May 2023 to 30 June 2023, we will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on planned maintenance requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).

Seafarers often spend many months working away from family and friends with this situation being made worse if the vessel they are engaged on is involved in a maritime accident

This five-year outlook of future action covers specific industry issues, international developments, priorities for standards, and legislative expiries.

1. The criteria for the issue to a person of a trainee pilot licence are that the person: (a)  is entitled to work in Australia; and (b)  holds: 

Planned Maintenance – 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022AMSA conducted a Planned Maintenance Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022.

The National Plan uses a risk based approach to reduce the impact of maritime environment emergencies.

The National Maritime Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulators Forum is a collaborative platform for discussing maritime workplace health and safety. Its main aim is to improve safety for domestic commercial vessels.

(1)  The criteria for issue to a person of an unrestricted pilot licence, for a stated pilotage area, are that the person: 

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

Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

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

The Pacific Quest was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture from a ship into the sea near Border Island, Queensland on 25 December 2002.

The National Law places obligations on maritime operators and other parties to ensure safety of persons and vessels and protection of the marine environment.