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

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.

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

Prevention from marine pollution is imperative to protect Australia’s unique marine environments and the livelihoods of thousands of Australians.

How to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.

You have a responsibility not to pollute the sea, and to be aware of the laws about oil and garbage pollution from vessels, including fishing vessels.

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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

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

A master acted quickly when a passenger deliberately jumped into the water while the vessel was berthing.

If you submit an incomplete application, we will not progress your application for a domestic commercial vessel permission or approval.

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

Operators of Regulated Australian Vessels (RAV) and Foreign Vessels, as well as the shippers of livestock, have obligations when loading and transporting livestock from Australia.

NOPSEMA has been working with state authorities to improve and streamline consultation practices within the offshore petroleum industry, and provide advice on regulatory requirements for offshore petroleum activities.

From 1 January 2022, AMSA will provide 24-hour nationwide monitoring of high frequency (HF) radiotelephone distress, urgency and safety communications in Australia.

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If your ship is found to have deficiencies during an inspection, you may be detained and delayed for an unknown amount of time.

We inspect domestic commercial vessels to ensure crew, vessel, and operational safety.