Maritime discharges of oil and noxious liquid substances during emergencies and pollution response situations.

Explosion: Lithium-ion battery system involved in thermal runaway event onboard a domestic commercial vessel.

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

AMSA has a fair, and non-discriminatory procurement complaints handling process.

Ships that are not operated and managed to meet applicable standards, and relevant Australian laws, pose an increased risk to seafarers, other ships and the marine environment. These ships may be refused access or granted conditional entry to Australian ports

Following a report to AMSA, and subsequent investigation, the Pax Phoenix was fined for illegally discharging oily water into the marine environment near Holbourne Island, Queensland on 2 September 2001.

Access AMSA safety alerts for domestic commercial vessels and the international shipping community.

Ships registered on the Australian general shipping register have Australian nationality.

Procedures for STCW courses provided by Registered training organisations including e-learning, distance learning and blended learning, GMDSS ROC and short courses.

A particularly sensitive sea area (PSSA) is given special protection because of its vulnerability to damage from international shipping activities.

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

We have conducted these inspection campaigns in the past, focusing on specific deficiencies and outcomes.

We celebrated Hulita Lamasialeva Fa’anunu’s achievements on World Maritime Day last year. She embodied the 2019 theme—empowering women in the maritime community.

Operators and crew of these types of operations face unique safety challenges and risk.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

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

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