In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

Find out if the vessel you own or operate under a boat-share agreement is a domestic commercial vessel.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

On 20 May 1988 bulk carrier Korean Star grounded in the vicinity of Cape Cuvier within the port limits of Carnarvon, Western Australia.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

This guidance assists the offshore oil and gas industry in understanding the intent of marine order 47 (Offshore industry units), made under the Navigation Act 2012.

Find out how to complete the Coxswain Grade 3 declaration (AMSA form 1882) and the on-water tasks required.

In this edition we explain correct and incorrect use of conditions.

Oil tankers above 150 gross tonnage and other ships of 400 gross tonnage or above must record oil-relevant operations.

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group (NE WSM WG).

We work with a range of stakeholders on education and safety in the Torres Strait.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

Explore key trends and safety insights from reported incidents in our annual reports.

Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.