The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) takes the safety of vessels, crew and passengers very seriously. On 29 December 2025, AMSA detained the Australian flagged vessel Coral Adventurer, currently aground off the coast in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

As we approach the busiest time of the year on our waterways and coastline, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is reminding Australians to be prepared and to stay safe when out and about.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is warning holidaymakers and vessel owners to stay safe and comply with the law this summer. 

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has been recognised as an ABA100 winner of The Australian Business Awards for Digital CX Management and Business Transformation in 2025, following the launch of its new digital service platform “myAMSA”. 

It is my honour to address the Assembly of the International Maritime Organization during its thirty-fourth session, representing, Australia, a nation whose identity, prosperity, and future are inseparable from the ocean.

Queensland Parliament House was the venue for this year’s Australian Search and Rescue Awards (Awards) event hosted by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and Queensland Police Service (QPS) last (16 October) in Brisbane.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has launched its new online application portal ‘myAMSA’ for near coastal certificates of competency – allowing seafarers to apply online, anywhere, anytime.

Australia proudly joins the international community in celebrating the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) World Maritime Day.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) today announced the appointment of Mr Alex Barrell as its new Executive Director, Response, commencing Monday 15 September 2025.

Australia welcomed the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr Arsenio Dominguez.

The annual Australian Search and Rescue Awards are back again this year. The Awards recognise outstanding contributions to search and rescue in Australia. Nominations for the 2024/25 close on 14 July.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is reminding all Australians of the importance of being prepared, wearing a life jacket and having a distress beacon ready before embarking on a water adventure.