This agreement sets out the plan for how Australia will respond to marine pollution spills in Australian waters.

Prevention from marine pollution is imperative to protect Australia’s unique marine environments and the livelihoods of thousands of Australians.

On 3 April 2010, the Shen Neng 1 was traversing a well-known shipping route south of the Douglas Shoal when it ran aground 38 nautical miles east of Great Keppel Island at about 5.30 pm.

In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

We are a team of dedicated professionals – hear more about our experiences working at AMSA.

In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.

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

Just before midnight on 24 January 2006, approximately 25 tonnes of heavy fuel oil was spilt from the bulk carrier Global Peace while berthing at the RG Tanner Coal loading facility in Gladstone in Queensland.

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

Fees associated with the delivery of the accredited marine surveyor scheme and applications for an equivalent means of compliance.

Overview of the international and domestic legislation and standards that apply in Australia.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.

Since December 2016, we have conducted 185 compliance checks on 88 cruise ships with 100 per cent compliance observed.

We know it's not just about the salary, so we offer a range of attractive benefits.

How to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.

Australia has an interest in ensuring that the ships which visit our ports and transit our waters are seaworthy, have competent crews, and are able to safely navigate through our sensitive marine areas.

There is increasing use of remotely operated and autonomous technology in Australia and worldwide across a range of fields.