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At 8.55 am on 10 September 1979, the tanker World Encouragement was conducting berthing operations at an Australian Oil Refinery (AOR) mooring at Kurnell in Botany Bay, New South Wales, when oil began rising to the water surface from beneath the ship.

A crew member’s arm was crushed between the vessel and a pylon while tending to mooring lines.

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

Preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships.

This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

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.

This marine notice draws attention to responsible navigational practices which masters and officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships operating in Australian waters should follow.

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.

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.

If you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

Advice for operators and masters on regulations specific to the transfer of oil cargoes between oil tankers at sea for domestic commercial vessels, regulated Australian vessels and foreign flagged vessels.

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.

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

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

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