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

The global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.

We celebrated Hulita Lamasialeva Fa’anunu’s achievements on World Maritime Day last year. She embodied the 2019 theme—empowering women in the maritime community.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

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.

DCV Safety Alert: 1/2021 aims to raise awareness of recommendations made by the United States, National Transportation Safety Board, following the investigation into the fire and subsequent loss of the passenger vessel Conception.

The Australian states and territories work with us to coordinate an effective search and rescue (SAR) service.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.

Purpose To ensure that navigation corridors are used appropriately when planning on ECDIS, and to ensure that a voyage plan approved by the ship’s Master is executed within the planne

Operators of Regulated Australian Vessels (RAV) and Foreign Vessels, as well as the shippers of livestock, have obligations when loading and transporting livestock from Australia.

We work with government and industry to respond to pollution incidents under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

In this edition, we talk about how Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual 2 consultation closed, shaft surveys explained and some frequently asked questions related to AMS audits

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