Make electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.

We have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

Our SAR observer program trains SES volunteers to look for signs of people in distress from the air.

On the morning 28 June 1999, a discharge occurred from an offshore loading connection to the Mobil Port Stanvac Refinery in South Australia.

There are different types of automatic identification systems (AIS) used in Australia.

Commonwealth, state and territory agencies responsible for responding to marine pollution incidents under the National Plan.

Find out about the search and rescue incidents we attended between July 2019 and June 2020

How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

We seek your feedback on MO503, talk about surveyor responsibilities when making recommendations, applying for specific exemptions, or following up electrical wiring and more.

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

Feedback from stakeholders about proposed changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements) 2018 (MO504) relating to safety management systems (SMS).

A charter fishing vessel proceeding to a fishing spot began experiencing progressively worsening weather conditions and water ingress. Despite the owner’s warning prior to departure and passenger complaints, the master continued to the fishing destination. Strong winds and waves hampered anchoring, with water accumulating on deck through the transom door to the point of flooding. The vessel’s EPIRB was deployed, and a rescue helicopter attended, winching the master and passengers to safety.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

Passenger sustains injury from poorly rigged gangway.

A charter vessel with passengers was conducting a cruise around Sydney Harbour when it narrowly missed an unlit runabout at night. The vessel ran aground, and two attempts to tow the vessel off the sandbank were unsuccessful. The investigation found that the master did not risk-assess the route and respective conditions. The vessel safety management system provided the master with no clear direction on safe routes to follow. The command, control, and communication with and between the crew in relation to emergency procedures and response was ineffective.