AMSA is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2023 annual conference of the Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand (MLAANZ), 4-6 October.

Residual current devices minimise the risk of a person receiving an electric shock or being electrocuted when using plug-in electrical equipment on board vessels.

We are a team of dedicated professionals – hear more about our experiences working at AMSA.

Marine Order 503 (Certificates of survey – national law) 2018 (MO503) outlines when a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) needs a certificate of survey, and related survey requirements. These requirements help ensure that commercial vessels operating in Australia are safe and seaworthy.

Learn your options for fulfilling the mandatory requirement to hold a first aid certificate or equivalent when applying for a domestic certificate of competency.

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

A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

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

Find out more about how to get a certificate of medical fitness, and why you need one.

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.

An index to guide you through the supporting documents for the National Plan.

NOPSEMA has been working with state authorities to improve and streamline consultation practices within the offshore petroleum industry, and provide advice on regulatory requirements for offshore petroleum activities.

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

We’ve prepared materials to help you understand your requirements and what you need to do.

Exercise Barossa was a biannual oil spill response exercise conducted in Adelaide under our National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.

Arrangements between government and industry under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies to respond to shipping casualties.

AMSA is proud to sponsor the Environmental Stewardship Award at the 2023 Tasmanian Seafood Awards.