This trial will support ongoing work to divert recyclable waste from international ships to domestic recycling, so it doesn’t end up in landfill.

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.

When Port Hedland VTS received notification of four people clinging to a vessel in the anchorage zone, they wasted no time co-ordinating local assets to effect a rescue worthy of a nomination for the Australian VTS Award.

This Marine Notice reminds vessel masters, owners and operators about the coastal pilotage requirements that apply within the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait, as prescribed in Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54).

Discover how we’re tackling the challenges around Operation Recovery—YM Efficiency.

There are laws against ship sourced pollution and those responsible may be prosecuted under state or territory legislation.

If you are an Australian seafarer, you can use an AMSA approved task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.

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

The Fixed Wing Aerial Dispersant Capability (FWADC) continues to function as a jointly funded capability in partnership with the Australian Marine Oil Spill Centre (AMOSC).

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints for the Great Barrier Reef—Hydrographers passage.

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

Find out if you can get an equivalent certificate for your New Zealand engineering certificate of competency.

In this edition we talk about marine surveyor accreditation renewals, a marine safety incident and a safety recall notice.

On Sunday 9 January 2012, the cargo vessel the MV Tycoon broke free from its mooring at Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, and washed against the seawall and nearby cliff face. The ship had been loading phosphate at the time of the incident.