Safety Alert: 02/2021 aims to raise awareness of correct use of hydrostatic release units, for both float-free life rafts and float-free EPIRBS.

This service charter sets out the standard of service you can expect to receive from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

Work as an engineer on vessels of any propulsion power in any operating area under the STCW convention.

Find out how to provide a photo that meets our requirements for your certificate application.

Guidance for calculating your sea service equivalence if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Rating (specialist seaman department), Maritime Warfare Officer (Maritime Warfare department) or RAN Leading Seaman, Petty Officer, Chief Petty Officer or Warrant Officer (Marine Engineering or Electrical Technical department).

On 30 August 1992 the fuel tank of Era was ruptured by the bow of the tug Turmoil during berthing operations at Port Bonython, South Australia, during high winds. Approximately 300 tonnes of bunker fuel was released into Spencer Gulf.

You can prepare in case your ship is inspected during a visit to an Australian port.

Take this short online tutorial to learn more about the automatic identification system (AIS).

Get your Master or deck certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

Get your Engineer certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

This marine notice draws attention to responsible navigational practices which masters and officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships operating in Australian waters should follow.

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

In early 2018 representatives from Fire and Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW) and AMSA boarded the containership ANL Warragul for a three day voyage to test the hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) reconnaissance capability.