Australian Maritime Safety Authority

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is the national regulator for maritime safety, environmental protection, and search and rescue services in Australia. Established in 1990 under the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990, AMSA operates as a corporate Commonwealth entity under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. Its primary responsibilities include promoting maritime safety, preventing and combating ship-sourced pollution, providing infrastructure for safe navigation, and offering national search and rescue services to the maritime and aviation sectors. AMSA also represents the Australian Government at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other international forums, contributing to the development and enforcement of global maritime standards.