We have a large search and rescue region which covers our land mass, and large areas of our surrounding oceans.

Toxic gases can quickly build up on board vessels and kill a crew member or passenger in minutes. Identify equipment, appliances and systems that create these gases and reduce the risks.

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

Just before midnight on 24 January 2006, approximately 25 tonnes of heavy fuel oil was spilt from the bulk carrier Global Peace while berthing at the RG Tanner Coal loading facility in Gladstone in Queensland.

We gather feedback through consultative committees and public consultation. Feedback from individuals, organisations and government is an important part of policy development and regulatory change.

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

These documents will guide you through submitting survey reports and recommendations for domestic commercial vessels.

As a statutory authority, we work with the guidance of legislation.

In this edition we talk about marine surveyor accreditation renewals, a marine safety incident and a safety recall notice.

Trajectory models can help predict spill behaviour in the marine environment. If you are from one of our National Plan partner agencies, you can request a spill trajectory model when an oil or chemical spill occurs.

If you are no longer carrying out commercial operations outside the Australian exclusive economic zone, you can switch to being a domestic commercial vessel by surrendering your regulated Australian vessel (RAV) Certificate of survey , Maritime Labour Certificate, and load line certificate. You can then apply for domestic commercial vessel certification.

Join the event online or in person at East Fremantle Yacht Club in WA.

Follow these steps if your RAV is no longer carrying out commercial operations outside the Australian Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ) or it's being brought to Australia to operate as a DCV.

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We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

Our structure gives you an idea of which area can help you when you get in touch.