On 22 January 1982 at approximately 9 pm, the oil tanker Esso Gippsland was in the process of loading at Port Stanvac jetty, South Australia, when a large quantity of industrial fuel oil leaked from the air vent and ullage port of its no.2 starboard tank.

Monitoring an oil spill is necessary to address concerns raised about its effects and the impact of the associated cleanup response.

This safety alert provides guidance to operators of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on risks associated with safety management systems inadequately considering electrical systems and other potential fire hazards.

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

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Join our team and be part of a culture built on respect, collaboration, and a shared purpose.

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Find safety equipment guides for class 1, 2 and 3 vessels that hold a certificate of survey.

Find out about AMSA’s performance and stay informed about our progress against key initiatives for 2024–25.

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This marine notice draws attention to important information regarding the proper operation of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), including the importance of adequate and up to date Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), for ships visiting Australian ports.

This safety lesson describes how experienced Queensland prawn trawl fisher, Tony Sterling, developed an inpull winch that pulls in both sides of the trawl gear at the same time. The winch has delivered major safety benefits because crew no longer need to go out onto the booms.