AMSA will be closed from 5 pm AEDT Tuesday 24 December 2024, re-opening on Thursday 2 January 2025. Our search and rescue will continue to operate every day (24/7) during this time. See which services are affected.

Charting a course to maritime excellence

Australia for IMO Council Category B 2026-27

Our commitment to supporting the International Maritime Organization (IMO)

We are committed to ensuring the IMO can meet the challenges arising from emerging technologies, expanding global trade and environmental changes.

Australia seeks re-election to the IMO Council Category B for the 2026-27 biennium.

a globe featuring Australia with indigenous artwork in the top right-hand corner
Australia’s maritime identity
pa group of seafarers walking in a group
Seafarers: shipping's greatest asset
Coral with indigenous artwork
Protecting our environment
a group of seafarers / Torres Strait including indigenous artwork in the top righthand corner
How we collaborate
AMSA rescue aircraft on a tarmac with indigenous artwork in the top right hand corner
Search and rescue in Australia
Australian flag in the middle of a group of flags in front of a building
Australia at the IMO

Elements of 'Navigating Tides of Progress' artwork by proud Samsep woman, Alysha Menzel. 

Learn more about this First Nations artwork, representing our unwavering commitment to working towards a reconciled future with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culture, and Country.