Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Tasmania.

Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Australian Maritime College.

AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the security awareness training

In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.

The short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Learn your options for fulfilling the mandatory requirement to hold a first aid certificate or equivalent when applying for a domestic certificate of competency.

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

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.

AMSA approved training organisations delivering Continued competence (Certificate of Safety Training) (COST).

An index to guide you through the supporting documents for the National Plan.

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

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 25 (Equipment – lifesaving) 2014 (MO25). MO25 sets out requirements for carrying and testing life-saving equipment and recovering people from water.

Find out more about how to get a certificate of medical fitness, and why you need one.

Our response to the risk of oil spills on wildlife.

On 28 July 1988, the livestock carrier Al Qurain struck a wharf heavily while berthing in Portland, Victoria and severely ruptured a side fuel tank. An estimated 184 tonnes of fuel oil escaped into Portland Harbour.