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The oil spill from the Oceanic Grandeur in Torres Strait in March 1970 highlighted Australia’s lack of preparedness at the time to deal with a major oil spill in the marine environment.

Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons

We are responsible for approving coastal pilotage training providers and courses.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.

Common questions about the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part C–Design and construction, Section 2, Watertight and weathertight integrity.

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

A passenger vessel collided with an unseen rock, resulting in the injury of a passenger. The master navigated the vessel into unfamiliar waters that was not a normal or planned part of the passenger tour experience, and not authorised by the tour company. Owners and operators should ensure masters continue to conform to the planned or authorised route for the services they offer.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

A guide for domestic commercial vessels

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

In this edition we explain about National Law audits,

Find out if the vessel you own or operate under a boat-share agreement is a domestic commercial vessel.

Jobs with purpose - learn more about exciting careers at AMSA.

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

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in New South Wales.