This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.

This feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.

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In this edition we give guidance on managing some of the changes mentioned in Schedule 1 of MO503, explain electrical plan approval requirements, and more.

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

Environmental, scientific and technical functions and resources in spill response.

The Maritine Agencies Forum (MAF) provides a forum for collaboration on maritime safety and other issues.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in New South Wales.

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.

A fire occurred on a passenger vessel in a busy harbour. The master and crew took immediate action and followed emergency procedures to disembark and transfer 73 passengers safely to another ferry. The vessel’s structural and fixed firefighting systems worked effectively to contain and extinguish the fire.

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Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

Australia’s policy is that those who pollute our marine environment should be responsible for cleaning up and repairing the damage they have caused. If AMSA has to do this because they do not, then they should pay AMSA.

As manager of Australia’s National Plan, we have a fixed wing aerial dispersant capability as a key component of Australia’s capacity to respond to oil spills in the marine environment.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.