We contribute to safety in the region by working with our geographic neighbours.

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

Sudden vessel movement resulting in master incapacitation highlights onboard safety risks

A summary of the effects of oil and dispersed oil on temperate sea grasses.

A timeline of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA’s) involvement in the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

(1)  The criteria for the issue of a check pilot licence to a person are that the person: 

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

This safety lesson describes how experienced Queensland prawn trawl fisher, Tony Sterling, developed an inpull winch that pulls in both sides of the trawl gear at the same time. The winch has delivered major safety benefits because crew no longer need to go out onto the booms.

How to manage a deceased estate with AMSA.

These fees are for certificates of competency, certificates of operation, certificates of survey, the surveyor accreditation scheme, and National Law exemptions.

Marine Order 55 (Vessels carrying industrial personnel) 2024, requires that industrial personnel be at least 16 years of age, and have documentary evidence of the person’s physical and medical fitness of a kind that is acceptable to AMSA.

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.

Enhanced fishing gear requirements are being developed in talks at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

This marine notice draws attention to important information regarding the proper operation of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), including the importance of adequate and up to date Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), for ships visiting Australian ports.