On the morning of 24 April 2022, a fishing vessel ran aground on a reef between Bundaberg and Torres Strait. The master and two deck hands had been underway for six days prior to the grounding. The master was fatigued, having had little sleep given the watchkeeping schedule and the competency levels of the two deckhands.

A timeline of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA’s) involvement in the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

Standards for maintaining buoyancy after flooding, grounding, or collision.

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

PurposeA reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations.

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

When completing a bunker delivery note, you will need to include specific details.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2017–18.

We’ve prepared materials to help you understand your requirements and what you need to do.

Information for ship owners and operators about the application of the Bunkers Convention in Australia.

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

Oil tankers above 150 gross tonnage and other ships of 400 gross tonnage or above must record oil-relevant operations.

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

For seafarers who want to work as a qualified rating in both the deck and engine departments on vessels operating under the STCW Convention.

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

Keeping a radio watch saves lives. Use this guidance to set up your radio watchkeeping process and comply with Marine Order 504.

On 21 May 1990 an extensive oil slick was sighted approximately four nautical miles south-east of Cape Otway by the pilot of a light aircraft. The Australian-flagged tanker Arthur Phillip was later established as the source of the spill.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.