ASA History

Since 1986, the Australian Shipowners Association (ASA) has been the peak national body representing the collective interests of ship owners and operators. ASA is uniquely positioned as the authoritative peak body in Australia, which is truly representative of domestic and global shipping operated and controlled by Australian entities.

The diversity of ASA’s membership is the key to ASA’s ongoing success as the voice of the shipping industry in Australia. ASA provides reliable, factual, original and practical advice.

The Association seeks to increase community and government understanding of the shipping industry by publishing quality, original information promoting its activities and the economic and environmental importance to the Nation of this fundamental transport mode.

The industry represented by ASA is a critical part of Australia’s international and domestic transport system. Reliable, competitive, efficient and clean sea transport services are essential to Australia’s economic and social wellbeing.