Engines, propulsion, fuel, fluid, steering and ancillary systems.

Risk assessments help identify why, when and where lifejackets need to be worn during vessel operations. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

Find out about AMSA’s performance and stay informed about our progress against key initiatives for 2024–25.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

Find out more about complying with the national system if you are a domestic commercial vessel owner or operator.

In early 2018 representatives from Fire and Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW) and AMSA boarded the containership ANL Warragul for a three day voyage to test the hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) reconnaissance capability.

Designing, selecting, and testing anchoring systems.

Controlling the risks that weather and water pose to a vessel.

On 1 October 1973, the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) came into operation.

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

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

Resources and advice on how to prepare for your oral exam.

Preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships.

There are standards of competence you must achieve to be able to work on an international fishing vessel.

It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

Report of the Incident Analysis team into the response by the National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and hazardous Substances, to the Montara Wellhead Platform incident, March 2010.

Carry the type of lifejacket required for your vessel's highest service category. You can choose self-inflating, manual inflating or foam buoyancy lifejackets.