As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

On 3 April 2010, the Shen Neng 1 was traversing a well-known shipping route south of the Douglas Shoal when it ran aground 38 nautical miles east of Great Keppel Island at about 5.30 pm.

Seafarers often spend many months working away from family and friends with this situation being made worse if the vessel they are engaged on is involved in a maritime accident

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Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

We offer nationally recognised units of competency in marine pollution response and incident management.

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

Getting hooked-up is one of the most dangerous situations you can experience on a trawler. Be prepared. Knowing what you and your crew need to do can save lives.

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

At approximately 5.30 am WA time on Friday 21 August 2009 the Montara Wellhead mobile drilling unit, located 140 miles offshore from the north-west Australian coast, had an uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons from one of the platform wells. Consequently oil escaped to the surface and gaseous hydrocarbons escaped into the atmosphere.

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

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

On 6 February 1988 the Hong Kong registered bulk carrier Sir Alexander Glen lost approximately 450 tonnes of heavy fuel oil into the waters off Port Walcott, Western Australia when a bunker tank was holed by the ship's anchor.

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

The 273rd meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 in Canberra, ACT.