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

At 8.55 am on 10 September 1979, the tanker World Encouragement was conducting berthing operations at an Australian Oil Refinery (AOR) mooring at Kurnell in Botany Bay, New South Wales, when oil began rising to the water surface from beneath the ship.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Papua New Guinea National Maritime Safety Authority.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the fire prevention and fire fighting—basic training.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the security awareness training

AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.

Replace your lost or damaged certificate, or get a new certificate after updating your personal details.

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

A guide to our privacy policy.

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Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

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

Feedback from stakeholders about proposed changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements) 2018 (MO504) relating to safety management systems (SMS).

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

Become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.

Submissions closed on Sunday 10 November 2019.

Guidance for VTS providers on the qualifications and training of VTS personnel in Australia.