The purpose of this marine notice is to inform shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations and marine pilots that the Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) has ceased printing some nautical publications.

New body worn cameras for AMSA frontline staff increases safety and transparency.

If your ship is found to have deficiencies during an inspection, you may be detained and delayed for an unknown amount of time.

This marine notice is to remind livestock shippers, vessel owners and operators, and the masters of livestock vessels of their obligations to provide and use accurate information in the calculation of vessel stability.

Globally, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are controlled through emission standards for marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 130 kilowatts (kW).

Find out what safety checks you need to do before carrying a fishery observer onboard. 

In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.

The 278th meeting of the Board was held virtually via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.

On 22 January 1982 at approximately 9 pm, the oil tanker Esso Gippsland was in the process of loading at Port Stanvac jetty, South Australia, when a large quantity of industrial fuel oil leaked from the air vent and ullage port of its no.2 starboard tank.

Our response to the risk of oil spills on wildlife.

Our eligibility requirements for sailing vessels.

Vessels refused access to Australian ports and vessels given warnings in relation to serious deficiencies.

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

We are responsible for ensuring there is a consistent approach to the use of AIS on offshore structures and facilities. Find out what we will ask you when you apply.

There are a range of chemical tools which can reduce the harmful effects of an oil spill.

Explore the trends in vessel design, materials and certification shaping Australia’s domestic fleet. See what was built, where, and how vessels are evolving to meet industry needs.

Join the event online or in person at East Fremantle Yacht Club in WA.