In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

A marine notice provides important safety related information, general guidance and details about upcoming changes to legislation to the shipping and maritime community.

This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels[1] when at berth in the Port of Sydney Harbour.

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.

Australia is a part of the International Maritime Organization — maritime safety and marine pollution prevention are more effective when carried out internationally.

Compasses, nautical charts, chart systems, and publications.

Standards for 'fast craft': vessels capable of speeds over 25 knots.

Our information publication scheme provides access to details about AMSA's operations.

How we ensure we are a gender equitable employer

Preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships.

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 charter fishing vessel proceeding to a fishing spot began experiencing progressively worsening weather conditions and water ingress. Despite the owner’s warning prior to departure and passenger complaints, the master continued to the fishing destination. Strong winds and waves hampered anchoring, with water accumulating on deck through the transom door to the point of flooding. The vessel’s EPIRB was deployed, and a rescue helicopter attended, winching the master and passengers to safety.

The content of the Engineer cadet program including certificate and short courses, qualifying sea service and medical fitness.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Victoria.

We implement the regulations under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 in Australia via supporting legislation which applies to all commercial vessels.