Carry the right safety equipment, including lifejackets, life rafts, and first aid kits.

We offer nationally recognised units of competency in marine pollution response and incident management.

This feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

Tonnages for each Royal Australian Navy (RAN) vessel, current, decommissioned, and under construction.

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

ECDIS familiarisation ensures that master and navigating officers are familiar with the specific make and model of the ECDIS equipment onboard (including backup) before taking charge of a navigational watch.

On 1 October 1973, the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) came into operation.

As a regulatory body, we are required to publish a range of information about our functions and how we carry them out. We do this under the information publication scheme.

Guidance for VTS providers on the qualifications and training of VTS personnel in Australia.

An online learning program providing an awareness of how AMSA combats pollution in the marine environment.

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Victoria.

Find safety equipment guides for class 1, 2 and 3 vessels that hold a certificate of survey.

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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.