The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

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

The following definitions explain the terms used specifically in the Maritime Training (MT) series documents for Registered training organisations (RTOs)

Oil tankers above 150 gross tonnage and other ships of 400 gross tonnage or above must record oil-relevant operations.

A master or owner of a vessel may apply for an exemption from the requirement to navigate a vessel with a licensed pilot in a compulsory pilotage area

Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

A marine notice provides important safety related information, general guidance and details about upcoming changes to legislation to the shipping and maritime community.

You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.

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

This agreement sets out the plan for how Australia will respond to marine pollution spills in Australian waters.

You must revalidate your CoST every 5 years to keep it current. Find out when to apply, what you need and how to revalidate your CoST.

The purpose of this notice is to remind vessel owners, operators and masters of:

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

Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

Vessels refused access to Australian ports and vessels given warnings in relation to serious deficiencies.

The National Law places obligations on maritime operators and other parties to ensure safety of persons and vessels and protection of the marine environment.