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Ships that are not operated and managed to meet applicable standards, and relevant Australian laws, pose an increased risk to seafarers, other ships and the marine environment. These ships may be refused access or granted conditional entry to Australian ports

Standards for domestic commercial vessels, largely replaced by the NSCV for new vessels.

How to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

An online learning program providing an awareness of how AMSA combats pollution in the marine environment.

Find out how you obtain your unique vessel identifier and how to display it correctly.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

In 2017 Gladstone Port Corporation (GPC) announced the arrival of its newest pilot vessel and the commencement of a new helicopter service contract.

From 6 to 9 August 2018 Newcastle hosted the 27th professional development workshop of the National Plan Environment, Scientific and Technical (ES&T) Network.

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

If your ship is found to have deficiencies during an inspection, you may be detained and delayed for an unknown amount of time.

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

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

Globally, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are controlled through emission standards for marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 130 kilowatts (kW).