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

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

Instructions for accredited surveyors to conduct surveys and inspections of domestic commercial vessels.

Guidance for VTS providers on the qualifications and training of VTS personnel in Australia.

On 6 October 2022, two crewmembers were setting cray pots on the port and starboard side of a fishing vessel. During one setting, the crewmember’s foot (on the port side) became entangled in the cray pot’s rope dragging them over the side. The second crewmember raised the alarm and the master immediately stopped the vessel and instructed the crewmember to attach the line to the pot winch. The master and crewmember, having conducted regular emergency procedure drills, quickly raised the person overboard (PoB) via the pot winch, deployed the overboard ladder, and cut the rope. The PoB sustained some water in the lungs but was otherwise unharmed.

Mark Sherriff is a former AMSA lighthouse keeper and recipient of a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his services to community history.

Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.

A guide to our privacy policy.

From 1 January 2022, AMSA will provide 24-hour nationwide monitoring of high frequency (HF) radiotelephone distress, urgency and safety communications in Australia.

On 1 October 1973, the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) came into operation.

Since 2006, we have provided an emergency towing vessel in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef to protect the marine environment.

Submissions closed on Sunday 10 November 2019.

A crew member’s arm was crushed between the vessel and a pylon while tending to mooring lines.

Find out what was discussed at decarbonisation roundtables attended by shipping industry representatives. By hosting these roundtables, AMSA aims to foster collaboration in the Australian shipping industry as it transitions away from carbon-based fuels.

The 272nd meeting of the Board was held on Tuesday, 8 April 2025 in Melbourne, VIC.

Learn what you need to do to prepare for and take your oral exam.

Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

Towing of vessel in distress leads to back injury