The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

In this edition we explain about National Law audits,

Find out what the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) covers and how it's implemented in Australia.

Engines, propulsion, fuel, fluid, steering and ancillary systems.

Defining a 'novel vessel', their requirements, and pathways to certify them.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

All domestic commercial vessels are required to have a national law certificate of survey—unless an exemption applies.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

About the feedback we received on the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety transition.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

Constructing the hull, decks, superstructures, deckhouses and bulkheads.

Standards for class 1 and class 2 fast craft that are at least 35m in equivalent length.

The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.

A hire vessel capsized after it was beached on a sandbank in a designated no-go area. The incident shows why hirers and participants must follow safety briefings and emergency plans.

Our role in working with the offshore industry.

Safety of Navigation – 1 August - 8 September 2021 AMSA conducted a Safety of Navigation Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 1 August to the 8 September 2021. 

Become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.