On 21 July 1991 Greek tanker Kirki lost its bow off the coast of Western Australia, resulting in a major pollution incident.

Course and study subjects for deck and engineer certificates of recognition.

These instructions for ship registration and transfer of ownership are provided for ship brokers and agents.

Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL Annex VI) allows ships to use exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) to comply with the 0.50 per cent m/m sulphur fuel oil limit that commenced on 1 January 2020

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.

Hours of Work and Rest – 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022AMSA conducted an Hours of Work and Rest Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022.  

Marine order 504

Enhanced fishing gear requirements are being developed in talks at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Common questions about the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part C–Design and construction, Section 2, Watertight and weathertight integrity.

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

Advice on maintaining rescue boats in working order.

Maritime discharges of oil and noxious liquid substances during emergencies and pollution response situations.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.

Alerts the maritime industry to findings of two recent accident investigations conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission.