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Find out how to complete the Coxswain Grade 3 declaration (AMSA form 1882) and the on-water tasks required.

On 14 July 1975 the Marine Operations Centre in Canberra was alerted that the oil tanker Princess Anne Marie had sustained a large crack in its hull approximately 300 miles off Western Australian.

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

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).

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

The Pacific Quest was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture from a ship into the sea near Border Island, Queensland on 25 December 2002.

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

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This marine notice is to remind livestock shippers, vessel owners and operators, and the masters of livestock vessels of their obligations to provide and use accurate information in the calculation of vessel stability.

We have four Bombardier Challenger 604 jet aircraft for search and rescue. The Challengers are based out of Perth, Melbourne and Cairns.

We are responsible for responding to marine oil spills and supporting the National Plan for Maritime Emergency partners in doing the same within their jurisdictions.

The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

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

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

Our latest statement about data submitted to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Understand the state of the Australian maritime workforce. Find out how many domestic and international seafarers are certificated by AMSA to work in Australia.

On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.