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

Lighthouses are part of the network of aids to navigation in Australia. Use our interactive map to locate one of our heritage lighthouses.

On 30 August 1992 the fuel tank of Era was ruptured by the bow of the tug Turmoil during berthing operations at Port Bonython, South Australia, during high winds. Approximately 300 tonnes of bunker fuel was released into Spencer Gulf.

In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.

We’ve prepared materials to help you understand your requirements and what you need to do.

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

AMSA surveyors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our planned maintenance focused inspection campaign.

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

Learn what you need to do to prepare for and take your oral exam.

On the morning of 24 April 2022, a fishing vessel ran aground on a reef between Bundaberg and Torres Strait. The master and two deck hands had been underway for six days prior to the grounding. The master was fatigued, having had little sleep given the watchkeeping schedule and the competency levels of the two deckhands.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2017–18.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.