Maritime Regulatory Authorities

In order to keep all recreational and commercial boating safe, State and National Maritime Authorities may have different requirements of safety equipment to be carried on board or when to wear a lifejacket for example. Always check with the maritime authority relevant to you, to ensure you are following their guidelines as well when you are on the water.

AMSA

As Australia’s national regulatory body, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority promotes the safety and protection of Australia’s marine environment. AMSA provides the infrastructure for safety of navigation in Australian waters and maintain a national search and rescue service for the maritime and aviation sectors.

Guidance notes and Fact Sheets
Temporary exemptions for races to international ports
  AMSA National Law and Clubs
  Sailing club Commercial Vessel Exemptions
  Sailing Clubs Delivering Recreational Sail Training
  AMSA Update – Impacts on Clubs and Discover Sailing Centres

State Martitime Regulators

Resources and information for each state and their maritime regulations.

NSW
NT
QLD
SA
TAS
VIC
WA

ANZBEG & ARBSC

Australia New Zealand Safe Boating education Group and Australian Recreational Boating Safety Committee

Find out more about ANZBEG
Find out more about ARBSC