Australian Hydrographic Service (AHS)

The Australian Hydrographic Service (AHS) is the national authority responsible for the provision of a national charting service under the terms of the UN Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention and the Navigation Act. This role requires the coordination and determination of policy and standards which cover both hydrographic surveying and charting, as well contributing to the coordination, exchange and standards required for spatial geographic data in general.

http://www.hydro.gov.au/

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is a largely self-funded government agency with the charter of enhancing efficiency in the delivery of safety and other services to the Australian maritime industry.

http://www.amsa.gov.au/

Marine Pests

Marine pests threaten Australia's marine environment and marine industries. The National System for the Prevention and Management of Marine Pest Incursions aims to prevent new pests arriving and minimise the spread and impact of pests that are already established in Australia. Discover what you can do to help.

http://www.marinepests.gov.au/

Marine safety

A safe and efficient marine transport system is an essential part of the Australian economy. The Marine Investigation Unit in the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) conducts investigations to determine and report on the circumstances and causes of marine incidents.

http://www.atsb.gov.au/marine/index.aspx

Maritime programs

This page provides links to Maritime Programs undertaken by the Department for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. These programs are aimed at alleviating cost disadvantage associated with transportation of freight to Tasmania by sea

http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/transport/programs/maritime/index.aspx

National Marine Safety Committee (NMSC)

The National Marine Safety Committee (NMSC) is an Intergovernmental Committee established in 1997 by COAG to achieve uniform marine safety legislation and practices throughout Australia.

http://www.nmsc.gov.au/