Fitting out all spaces on the vessel with the right fire protection measures.

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.

How to calculate your sea service before you apply for a sea service assessment.

This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

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

Standards for maintaining stability during day-to-day operations while the hull is intact.

A fire occurred on a passenger vessel in a busy harbour. The master and crew took immediate action and followed emergency procedures to disembark and transfer 73 passengers safely to another ferry. The vessel’s structural and fixed firefighting systems worked effectively to contain and extinguish the fire.

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.

If you are an Australian seafarer, you can use an AMSA approved task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.

PurposeA reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations.

Globally, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are controlled through emission standards for marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 130 kilowatts (kW).

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Operators and crew of these types of operations face unique safety challenges and risk.

There are mandatory minimum requirements for your certificates under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW).

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.