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.

As Australia’s national maritime safety regulator, we are responsible for the maritime safety of international shipping and domestic commercial vessels, protection of the marine environment from ship-sourced pollution, and search and rescue services, for maritime and aviation, nationally.

Vision

Safe and clean seas, saving lives.

Mission

Ensuring safe vessel operations, combatting marine pollution, and rescuing people in distress.

Values

amsa values
Collaborative

We value and respect others and work together to achieve our objectives.

Professional

We act with integrity and are pragmatic in our approach.

Dedicated

We are committed to AMSA’s mission and responsive to the needs of our customers and stakeholders.

Accountable

We take responsibility for our decisions and actions.