On 28 July 1988, the livestock carrier Al Qurain struck a wharf heavily while berthing in Portland, Victoria and severely ruptured a side fuel tank. An estimated 184 tonnes of fuel oil escaped into Portland Harbour.

How to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.

Australia Bay Seafoods General Manager and career fisherman Michael O’Brien, talks to AMSA about how the tragic loss of life with the capsizing of FV Dianne and FV Cassandra prompted them to reinforce their approach to safety.

Get your Rating certificate of proficiency revalidated before it expires.

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.

1. The criteria for the issue to a person of a trainee pilot licence are that the person: (a)  is entitled to work in Australia; and (b)  holds: 

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Tasmania.

The RFL applies to most sea-going vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of safety activities, such as vessel inspections and surveys.

If you are an Australian seafarer, you can use an AMSA approved task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.

Overview of the international and domestic legislation and standards that apply in Australia.

How to get a National Law certificate if you have a perpetual certificate, or if your certificate expired more than 5 years ago.

Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Inner route north as well as alternative routes.

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

Find out who can be the designated person for a DCV and what they need to do.

This agreement sets out the plan for how Australia will respond to marine pollution spills in Australian waters.

We are responsible for providing navigational systems and services to facilitate the safe and efficient navigation of ships within Australian waters.