Make electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.

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

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

AMSA shut down its DGPS service on 1 July 2020.

This feedback report summarises submissions we received on the proposed changes to Marine Order 27.

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

A unique identifier—also sometimes called a unique vessel identifier—is like a number plate for your vessel.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels[1] when at berth in the Port of Sydney Harbour.

We are responsible for responding to marine oil spills and supporting the National Plan for Maritime Emergency partners in doing the same within their jurisdictions.

All vessel owners need to do a risk assessment to work out what medical and first aid equipment to carry. Class 1, 2 and 3 survey vessels have minimum medical and first aid equipment they are required to carry.

We represent Australia in international organisations on maritime, aviation and search and rescue issues.

The Sylvan Arrow was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture into the sea west of Wilson’s Promontory, Victoria on 18 December 1999.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

A Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) is a ship-specific plan to improve the energy efficiency of a ship.

This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.

Reporting general marine pollution helps us to respond quickly to an incident to minimise damage to the environment.

DCV Safety Alert: 1/2021 aims to raise awareness of recommendations made by the United States, National Transportation Safety Board, following the investigation into the fire and subsequent loss of the passenger vessel Conception.