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

AMSA’s mission is ensuring safe vessel operations, combating marine pollution and rescuing people in distress.

In this edition we give guidance on managing some of the changes mentioned in Schedule 1 of MO503, explain electrical plan approval requirements, and more.

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

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

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).

As a regulatory body, we are required to publish a range of information about our functions and how we carry them out. We do this under the information publication scheme.

We are responsible for leading national policy on vessel traffic services (VTS).

Instructions for registered training organisations (RTOs).

Our AMSA Connect team are ready to assist you over the phone, by email, or at one of our regional offices.

Australia provides environmentally responsible port waste reception facilities for you to dispose your vessel-generated waste.

We are no longer publishing the name of the certificate holder on a certificate of survey or Exemption 02 (non-survey) and Exemption 40 (Class C restricted operations) approvals.

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This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

A gala dinner will be held in Newcastle, NSW on 1 September 2023 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Mission to Seafarers’ presence in Newcastle.

You must read and agree to this policy and rules of conduct before booking your exam.