Learn how non-shipborne AIS units are managed and find out what’s required to apply to operate a base station or AtoN in Australia.

Download a list of DCVs that hold a certificate of survey or exemption here.

This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.

Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons

Common questions about the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part C–Design and construction, Section 2, Watertight and weathertight integrity.

Australia provides environmentally responsible port waste reception facilities for you to dispose your vessel-generated waste.

This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

Passenger sustains injury from poorly rigged gangway.

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

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

The oil spill from the Oceanic Grandeur in Torres Strait in March 1970 highlighted Australia’s lack of preparedness at the time to deal with a major oil spill in the marine environment.

This marine notice outlines AMSA’s expectations for vessel owners and operators when considering appropriate crewing, maintenance of watchkeeping standards and provision of minimum hours of rest, ensuring seafarer fitness for duty. 

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with the carriage of battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) on roll-on, roll-off (RORO) ferries.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

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