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

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

Prepare and submit your application for a role with us.

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

How to work out if your current qualifications can be used to support your application for a domestic certificate of competency.

On 1 October 1973, the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) came into operation.

In this edition we provide advice on how to send us large files, what to do if you receive a complaint about a survey, provide guidance on battery safety, and more.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

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

Your vessel may be inspected to verify your compliance with cargo requirements. These requirements and regulations apply to safety-related aspects for marine carriage of cargo.

Keeping a radio watch saves lives. Use this guidance to set up your radio watchkeeping process and comply with Marine Order 504.

Find out about AMSA’s performance and stay informed about our progress against key initiatives for 2024–25.

As manager of Australia’s National Plan, we have a fixed wing aerial dispersant capability as a key component of Australia’s capacity to respond to oil spills in the marine environment.

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).

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

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 have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

On 19 November 2020, a class 3B fishing vessel grounded on a beach after the master and two deckhands, fell asleep. The investigation identified that there was no clear procedure for standing watch. Fatigue also contributed to the poor decisions made by the crew around who was supposed to be on watch that morning.