How to use your domestic New Zealand certificate of competency to work on domestic commercial vessels in Australia.

IMO performance standards require back-up arrangements to be in place in case of ECDIS failure.

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

Just before midnight on 24 January 2006, approximately 25 tonnes of heavy fuel oil was spilt from the bulk carrier Global Peace while berthing at the RG Tanner Coal loading facility in Gladstone in Queensland.

Residual current devices minimise the risk of a person receiving an electric shock or being electrocuted when using plug-in electrical equipment on board vessels.

We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.

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

Access AMSA safety alerts for domestic commercial vessels and the international shipping community.

A Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) is a ship-specific plan to improve the energy efficiency of a ship.

The Australian states and territories work with us to coordinate an effective search and rescue (SAR) service.

Guidance on revalidating Australian certificates of competency and proficiency issued in compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

Learn how to manage your garbage on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV).

An unexpected wind-shift during parasailing operations caused 2 airborne passengers to contact the water at speed. They were recovered by the vessel and returned to shore. Both passengers later informed the operator that they had sustained injuries during the event. The owner then failed to report this as a marine incident to us.

Locations of the containers found from the YM Efficiency, before the salvage operation.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan (NE SMP) identifies actions based on information regarding the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region.

The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels[1] when at berth in the Port of Sydney Harbour.

From 1 July 2018, new survey requirements for domestic commercial vessels apply. This includes changes to marine order 503 to apply the new periodic survey requirements to all vessels required to be in survey—existing, transitional and new vessels.