In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.

On 6 February 1988 the Hong Kong registered bulk carrier Sir Alexander Glen lost approximately 450 tonnes of heavy fuel oil into the waters off Port Walcott, Western Australia when a bunker tank was holed by the ship's anchor.

In this edition we look at the most common reasons for certificate of survey refusal.

How to get a National Law certificate if you have a perpetual certificate, or if your certificate expired more than 5 years ago.

Preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships.

We manage a network of about 480 marine aids to navigation (AtoN) located at about 360 sites around Australia’s coastline.

The 276th meeting of the Board was held on Thursday, 20 November 2025, in Canberra, ACT.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the importance of the safe operation and maintenance of hatch covers and related equipment on board vessels.

On 29 October 1981 the 213-metre 16,336 gross tonnage Ro-Ro container vessel, Anro Asia, grounded near the northern tip of Bribie Island while entering Moreton Bay.

The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.

Read about the results of consultation on proposed amendments to Marine Orders 15 and MO49 to introduce restrictions on the use of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid in firefighting foams.

Jobs with purpose - learn more about exciting careers at AMSA.

This marine notice informs shipowners, operators, masters and bridge watchkeepers of the availability of a Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) in the Australia and New Zealand region.