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

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.

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

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

In this edition we explain about National Law audits,

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

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in New South Wales.

We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54). These updates aim to modernise coastal pilotage regulations by introducing competency-based standards, flexible entry pathways, and strengthening safety management systems.

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

This marine notice highlights the need for shipowners, operators, masters and crews to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving height and the risk of falling.

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

You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.

Alerts the maritime industry to findings of two recent accident investigations conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission.

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

Find out how you obtain your unique vessel identifier and how to display it correctly.

We make a range of information available for public access. You can also formally request access to documents we hold under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).