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

We work with a range of stakeholders on education and safety in the Torres Strait.

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

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

The International safety management code (ISM code) governs the safe operation of ships and pollution prevention. We are responsible for issuing ISM code certification for Australian registered vessels, however AMSA has authorised recognised organisations to conduct this service.

Use an Australian seafarers service book (ASSB) to keep a record of your sea service on an Australian or international vessel in international waters.

Before you begin operating your vessel, you must follow our requirements.

We have a joint memorandum of understanding (MOU) with state and territory work health and safety (WHS) regulators. The MOU supports worker safety at sea.

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

A master or owner of a vessel may apply for an exemption from the requirement to navigate a vessel with a licensed pilot in a compulsory pilotage area

This marine notice advises vessel owners, vessel operators, masters, officers, seafarer training organisations and industry organisations that AMSA does not consider electronic visual distress signals (EVDs) to be a suitable replacement for pyrotechnic distress signals.

Reporting general marine pollution helps us to respond quickly to an incident to minimise damage to the environment.