The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.

Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.

Read about the skills and knowledge you’ll learn in a near coastal certificate course.

In this edition we explain about National Law audits,

In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.

Exercise Barossa was a biannual oil spill response exercise conducted in Adelaide under our National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.

As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

Accredited government and private surveyors, and recognised organisations who are qualified to conduct surveys on domestic commercial vessels.

Your feedback is requested to help AMSA understand your views on current cost recovery arrangements.

Consultation Report – October 2022

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.

A summary list of major historical oil spill incidents.

On 29 October 1981 the 213-metre 16,336 gross tonnage Ro-Ro container vessel, Anro Asia, grounded near the northern tip of Bribie Island while entering Moreton Bay.

On 6 February 1988 the Hong Kong registered bulk carrier Sir Alexander Glen lost approximately 450 tonnes of heavy fuel oil into the waters off Port Walcott, Western Australia when a bunker tank was holed by the ship's anchor.

Join the event online or in person at East Fremantle Yacht Club in WA.