Maritime discharges of oil and noxious liquid substances during emergencies and pollution response situations.

How to get a Certificate of recognition for Masters, Mates (Deck and officers) and Engineer officers.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.

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.

AMSA approved training organisations delivering Continued competence (Certificate of Safety Training) (COST).

This marine notice highlights shipowners, operators, masters and crews obligation to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving a ship’s elevator.

The Sanko Harvest struck a reef off Esperance, Western Australia on 14 February 1991, and broke up over the next fortnight.

We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54). These updates aim to modernise coastal pilotage regulations by introducing competency-based standards, flexible entry pathways, and strengthening safety management systems.

How to use your domestic New Zealand certificate of competency to work on domestic commercial vessels in Australia.

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

This safety alert provides guidance to operators of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on risks associated with safety management systems inadequately considering electrical systems and other potential fire hazards.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 53 (Vessels in polar waters) 2016 (MO53). The changes will ensure the marine order aligns with the new requirements following amendments to SOLAS and the Polar Code.

Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons