Australian Maritime Safety Authority
(AMSA)
Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is a statutory authority established under the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990. It is a corporate Commonwealth entity under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
AMSA is the national regulator for domestic commercial vessels and the national safety entity responsible for maritime safety, protection of the marine environment and maritime and aviation search and rescue services.
AMSA represents the Australian Government at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other international forums in the development, implementation and enforcement of international standards including those governing ship safety and marine environment protection.
ABN 65 377 938 320
Appropriations 84277000
Departmental expenses 230267000
Average staffing level 448
Sections
Further information
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Type of Body
B. Corporate Commonwealth Entity
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GFS Sector Classification
GGS
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990, section 5
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
A. Principal
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Materiality
Small
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GFS Function / Sector Reported
Transport and Communication
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Auditor
ANAO
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Creation Date
1 January 1991
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Postal Address
GPO Box 2181, Canberra ACT 2601
Enquiry Lines
Title | Phone Number | Hours of Operation | Description |
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Aviation Search and Rescue | 1800 815 257 | 24 hour emergency | |
Maritime Search and Rescue | 1800 641 792 | 24 hours | |
Oil spills & marine pollution | 1800 641 792 | 24 hours | Reporting polluting ships |
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