Find AMSA's latest modern slavery statement and access previous statements.

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The oil spill from the Oceanic Grandeur in Torres Strait in March 1970 highlighted Australia’s lack of preparedness at the time to deal with a major oil spill in the marine environment.

Find out how to get an interim certificate of competency (ICoC) when you apply for a certificate for the first time.

Advice to vessel owners and masters for the Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on passenger (class 1) vessel tenders in Western Australia and Northern Territory.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is the Commonwealth statutory body with responsibility for establishing and maintaining marine aids to navigation (AtoN) pursuant to section 190 of the Navigation Act 2012 (Cth).

A contractor working on a vessel fell into the water whilst disembarking due to the gap between the wharf and the vessel.  A safe means of access to the vessel was not provided.

Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) No.33 – December 2024

Instructions for registered training organisations (RTOs).

Find out which companies are registered as a private seafarer recruitment and placement service in Australia.

There is potential for light-emitting diode lighting on vessels to compromise reception on VHF frequencies.

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.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Western Australia.

How to manage a deceased estate with AMSA.

Trajectory models can help predict spill behaviour in the marine environment. If you are from one of our National Plan partner agencies, you can request a spill trajectory model when an oil or chemical spill occurs.

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.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe in the air.

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.

About the feedback we received on the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety transition.