A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

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

AMSA is committed to safe and clean seas. AMSA, on behalf of Australia, is responsible for the implementation of numerous international conventions and codes to which Australia is a signatory.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

Serious injury to pilot on class 2 vessel in poor weather conditions

A lone cray fisher was heading for shelter during poor weather. He had been working for 17 hours without rest. While nearing the planned anchor point, the master fell asleep at the helm and the vessel continued on, running aground on the rocky shoreline.

This five-year outlook of future action covers specific industry issues, international developments, priorities for standards, and legislative expiries.

Middleton Kirwasi Gwaday travelled from his home country Papua New Guinea to complete a master's degree in Sweden.

On 21 May 1990 an extensive oil slick was sighted approximately four nautical miles south-east of Cape Otway by the pilot of a light aircraft. The Australian-flagged tanker Arthur Phillip was later established as the source of the spill.

During a private charter a passenger fell down a stairwell and sustained serious injuries. The area around the top of the stairwell had a recess that reduced the floor area slightly and could be missed during movements. The stairs themselves were not found to be contributory to this incident. However, the spiral design proved problematic for providing post-incident medical assistance for the passenger. Any area that may present a safety risk to passengers onboard a vessel should be risk assessed, with appropriate control measures put in place to ensure passenger safety.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

A fire occurred on a passenger vessel in a busy harbour. The master and crew took immediate action and followed emergency procedures to disembark and transfer 73 passengers safely to another ferry. The vessel’s structural and fixed firefighting systems worked effectively to contain and extinguish the fire.

A 7.5m punt (flat bottomed vessel) used for aquaculture operations contacted a marina at speed, injuring 4 people onboard.

A crew member’s arm was crushed between the vessel and a pylon while tending to mooring lines.

We offer nationally recognised units of competency in marine pollution response and incident management.

This figure describes Modern Slavery Risks

Procedures for STCW courses provided by Registered training organisations including e-learning, distance learning and blended learning, GMDSS ROC and short courses.