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The National Compliance Plan gives regulated maritime industries and our compliance partners insight into the compliance areas we will focus our efforts on during 2022-23.

We administer the national law, regulations and marine orders in implementing the national system.

The National Law Act, regulations, marine orders, and exemptions set out the detail of the national system.

An introduction to the Automatic Identification System, what it is and how it works.

Equipment requirements for small fishing vessel operations have been simplified.

The Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait and Coral Sea are unique, diverse and among the most well-protected waters in the world.

This marine notice informs shipowners, operators, masters and bridge watchkeepers of the availability of maritime safety information when navigating through NAVAREA X and METAREA X.

Compasses, nautical charts, chart systems, and publications.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

Our role in working with the offshore industry.

Advice for operators and masters on regulations specific to the transfer of oil cargoes between oil tankers at sea for domestic commercial vessels, regulated Australian vessels and foreign flagged vessels.

Our information publication scheme provides access to details about the operations of our organisation.

Find and follow us on social media. We provide regular updates on news, industry developments and incidents on our social media pages.

Following a report to AMSA, and subsequent investigation, the Pax Phoenix was fined for illegally discharging oily water into the marine environment near Holbourne Island, Queensland on 2 September 2001.

AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.

This safety alert draws the attention of vessel operators to the importance of planned maintenance in ensuring safe operation of domestic commercial vessels.

Australia’s policy is that those who pollute our marine environment should be responsible for cleaning up and repairing the damage they have caused. If AMSA has to do this because they do not, then they should pay AMSA.

Our stance is that shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

How we process your Certificate of recognition application after it has been submitted.