The provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ship-generated waste is vital to preventing marine pollution.

All vessel owners need to do a risk assessment to work out what medical and first aid equipment to carry. Class 1, 2 and 3 survey vessels have minimum medical and first aid equipment they are required to carry.

A safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.

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.

You must read and agree to this policy and rules of conduct before booking your exam.

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

We are responsible for responding to marine oil spills and supporting the National Plan for Maritime Emergency partners in doing the same within their jurisdictions.

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.

We are seeking your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 47 (Offshore Industry Units).

At AMSA, we believe in supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

Rules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.

On 20 May 1988 bulk carrier Korean Star grounded in the vicinity of Cape Cuvier within the port limits of Carnarvon, Western Australia.

If you are a supervisor or qualified person working in the Australian maritime industry, you will need to observe and sign off a seafarer using a task book.

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A Class 1 passenger vessel’s port engine caught fire whilst northeast of Fraser Island with 82 passengers and crew onboard. The investigation found that regular planned engine maintenance, in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, was not in place at the time of the incident. The crew’s response to the incident was immediate and effective. The transfer of the 77 passengers to a nearby vessel, which attended the distress call within 10 minutes, was undertaken quickly and effectively by the master and crew.

In this edition we explain about National Law audits,