Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.

In this edition we give guidance on managing some of the changes mentioned in Schedule 1 of MO503, explain electrical plan approval requirements, and more.

We are seeking your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 47 (Offshore Industry Units).

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

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

Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

AMSA shut down its DGPS service on 1 July 2020.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

Make electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.

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.

In Australia, domestic commercial vessels are regulated under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 (national law act). The National Law Act underpins the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety (national system).

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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.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.

A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.