Safety of Navigation – 1 August - 8 September 2021 AMSA conducted a Safety of Navigation Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 1 August to the 8 September 2021. 

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

Find out if you can get an equivalent certificate for your New Zealand engineering certificate of competency.

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.

The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

The Pacific Quest was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture from a ship into the sea near Border Island, Queensland on 25 December 2002.

Find out how to get an interim certificate of competency (ICoC) when you apply for a certificate for the first time.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

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

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

Prepare and submit your application for a role with us.

Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) non-mandatory revised guidelines for the reduction of underwater radiated noise from shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life. 

AMSA shut down its DGPS service on 1 July 2020.

From 1 May 2023 to 30 June 2023, we will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on planned maintenance requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).

In this edition we talk about marine surveyor accreditation renewals, a marine safety incident and a safety recall notice.

How to get a engineering qualifications recognized if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) seaman officer.