All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

This applies to approved Registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping training leading to a certificate of competency.

What changes to Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54) did we seek feedback on?

Dispersants can be effective response tools. Use of dispersants is dependent on many factors including timing, properties of the oil, and logistics.

Carry the type of lifejacket required for your vessel's highest service category. You can choose self-inflating, manual inflating or foam buoyancy lifejackets.

The minimum certification and qualifications required by lecturers to deliver our approved courses for the issue of an AMSA STCW Certificate. These requirements are in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978, as amended (STCW).

An online learning program providing an awareness of how AMSA combats pollution in the marine environment.

In this edition we explain about National Law audits,

There is potential for light-emitting diode lighting on vessels to compromise reception on VHF frequencies.

Radiotelephones, signalling lights, EPIRBs, and satellite communications equipment.

In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.

The Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is a mandatory measure that promotes the use of energy efficient (less polluting) equipment and engines on new build ships.

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.

Constructing the hull, decks, superstructures, deckhouses and bulkheads.