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

In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.

Under the National Plan, we have marine pollution response equipment positioned in strategic locations around Australia to support response to an incident.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

The mooring snagged on an unseen underwater object and the chain was pulled out of the bow roller and down the side of the vessel. The vessel capsized with no resulting injuries.

This five-year outlook of future action covers specific industry issues, international developments, priorities for standards, and legislative expiries.

We use marine orders to give effect to international and national conventions and standards. Find out more about these conventions and standards and how you can access them as publications.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.

Following a report to AMSA, and subsequent investigation, the Pax Phoenix was fined for illegally discharging oily water into the marine environment near Holbourne Island, Queensland on 2 September 2001.

We maintain a database which assists us to calculate the risk factor of a vessel. This lets us target elevated risk vessels for inspection. 

How to manage a deceased estate with AMSA.

The IMO has agreed that marking requirements should be developed for commercial fishing gear.

We follow the guidance of international conventions when conducting search and rescue (SAR) activities.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue risk management' held 19 February 2025.

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.