The purpose of this study was to provide new insights into seafarers’ safety and wellbeing by examining the influence of key organisational factors related to safety culture.

Intended to assist AMSA, industry stakeholders and other parties with duties, obligations and responsibilities under maritime safety legislation to understand the suite of tools available to AMSA to ensure legislative requirements are met.

Before you use a dory, perform a few checks to ensure your safety out on the water.

This map displays the specified areas for Class 2C restricted or Class 3C restricted vessels greater than 4.25 metres and less than 5.5 metres in Tasmania.

The 2017 National Plan exercise ‘Exercise Constant Bearing’ was held in Adelaide, South Australia, from 5 to 7 December. A full overview of the exercise including evaluation insights and recommendations, can be found in this report.

Exercise Torres 2018 practiced a multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional response to an oil spill in the Torres Strait and Kaiwalagal Region.

This plan sets out minimum rest periods, rest period dispensations and the monitoring procedures that must be observed by pilots under the default fatigue risk monitoring plan (FRMP). It also describes auditing and recording keeping requirements.

The guidelines describe how the International management code for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention (ISM code) is applied, the certification process and the responsibilities of AMSA personnel.

This marine order was repealed on 1 November 2019 and has been captured in Marine Order 31. Requirements for survey, certification and operations of Government vessels.

In issue 11, read about how fire prevention is essential for maritime safety and learn ways to mitigate the risk of fire at sea.

Electrical safety – an evaluation of electrical hazards

Study to determine the future availability within the Australian maritime industry of qualified and experienced seafarers.

Statement of expectations for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority for the period to 30 September 2026.