The International Maritime Organization (IMO) governs the agreed minimum requirements for handling and transport of cargoes and dangerous goods.

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A 2C rescue vessel was preparing to depart a river entrance bar with 11 people onboard. The observed sea state was a wave height (breaking) of 1.4 to 1.8 metres. The entrance bar had a moderate to high level of congestion of jet skis and surfboard riders positioned within the aids to navigation departure leads. The vessel came within very close proximity to surfers on 3 occasions whilst negotiating the breaking sea conditions. The vessel then broached upon a wave resulting in the vessel heeling to port and becoming unable to be controlled due to the force of the wave.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risk involved with getting on and off domestic commercial vessels.

We seek your feedback on MO503, talk about surveyor responsibilities when making recommendations, applying for specific exemptions, or following up electrical wiring and more.

This page outlines the types of survey reports and details an AMSA assessor looks for when reviewing an application for approval.

A crew member’s arm was crushed between the vessel and a pylon while tending to mooring lines.

AMSA surveyor’s will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our safety of navigation focused inspection campaign.

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) non-mandatory revised guidelines for the reduction of underwater radiated noise from shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life. 

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

Learn how to control the risk of fatigue to your crew and your operation.

Our approach to comply with the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law 2012 from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

Environmental, scientific and technical functions and resources in spill response.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

The National Plan uses a risk based approach to reduce the impact of maritime environment emergencies.

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