As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

Seafarers often spend many months working away from family and friends with this situation being made worse if the vessel they are engaged on is involved in a maritime accident

We charge fees for evaluating and approving courses that are delivered by Registered training organisations.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.

Australia's national search and rescue (SAR) engagement—how we collaborate with the SAR community.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water.

We offer nationally recognised units of competency in marine pollution response and incident management.

AMSA approved training organisations delivering Continued competence (Certificate of Safety Training) (COST).

The global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.

Mohammed Taslim is passionate about marine education in the Pacific and has his sights set on promoting e-learning study for seafarers in Fiji in the not-too-distant future.

At approximately 5.30 am WA time on Friday 21 August 2009 the Montara Wellhead mobile drilling unit, located 140 miles offshore from the north-west Australian coast, had an uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons from one of the platform wells. Consequently oil escaped to the surface and gaseous hydrocarbons escaped into the atmosphere.

Globally, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are controlled through emission standards for marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 130 kilowatts (kW).

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