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- Index of safety alertsAccess AMSA safety alerts for domestic commercial vessels and the international shipping community.Last updated: 03/19/2025
- DCV Safety Alert 01/2023 – Safe Access to Domestic Commercial VesselsThis safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risk involved with getting on and off domestic commercial vessels.Last updated: 08/14/2023
- AMSA 18Incident alert (form 18)
Use this form to alert us of a marine incident.
Notify AMSA as soon as possible after becoming aware of a marine incident
Last updated: 10/09/2024 
International safety alert: rise in cargo transport unit structural failures on shipsWe have issued a safety alert to raise awareness of the structural and stowage requirements for shipping containers and other cargo transport units (CTUs) in Australian ports.Last updated:- Registered agentsObligations of registered agents of Australian registered ships.Last updated: 07/28/2023
- AMSA54 COMSAR flowchart for HF DSC Distress AlertsFlowchart shows actions by ships if they receive an HF DSC distress alert.Last updated: 07/14/2020
- COMSAR flowchart for VHF MF distress alertsFlow chart showing the actions to be taken by ships when they receive a distress alert.Last updated: 07/14/2020
DCV Safety Alert 02/2023 – Risks Associated with the Carriage of Battery Electric VehiclesThis safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with the carriage of battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) on roll-on, roll-off (RORO) ferries.Last updated: 11/13/2023- Safety alert (international): Structural failures and improper stowage of cargo transport units in Australian portsThis safety alert aims to raise awareness of structural and stowage requirements for shipping containers and other CTUs in Australian ports.Last updated:
- Register of oil spill control agentsThere are a range of chemical tools which can reduce the harmful effects of an oil spill.Last updated: 04/03/2025
- DCV Safety Alert 03/2023 – Recommendations from the investigation into the fire and loss of the passenger vessel ConceptionThis safety alert provides guidance to operators of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on risks associated with safety management systems inadequately considering electrical systems and other potential fire hazards.Last updated: 12/04/2024
- About oil spill control agentsOil spill control agents (OSCA) may assist in oil spill clean up in Australian waters.Last updated: 02/08/2022
- Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 10—Safe vessel accessIn issue 10, read about how safe vessel access is essential for the safety of everyone involved. Including embarking and disembarking a vessel, gangways and the crew who rig them.Last updated: 06/20/2023
- Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 17—Fire safetyIn issue 17, read about how to manage the risks associated with fire and explosion incidents on ships.Last updated: 03/31/2023
- Navigation safetyAn introduction to the Automatic Identification System, what it is and how it works.Last updated: 12/17/2020
- Marine safety agenciesOn 1 July 2018, we started delivering services to operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels instead of your local marine safety agency.Last updated: 09/07/2020
- Safety equipment - C7ACarrying the right safety equipment, including lifejackets, life rafts, and first aid kits.Last updated: 10/10/2023
- Your safety equipmentAlways refer to the relevant legislative requirements and manufacturer guidelines for safety equipment.Last updated: 06/14/2023
- Global maritime distress and safety systemThe global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.Last updated: 10/09/2023
- Maritime Safety Awareness bulletin issue 14—Navigation safetyIn issue 14, read about navigation safety, in particular issues associated with the use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS).Last updated: 06/20/2023