AMSA Connect phone services may have longer wait times on Monday 1 June 2026 while we operate with reduced staffing due to the Reconciliation Day Public Holiday in Canberra. Our search and rescue team will continue to operate during this time.
Following the oil spill at Port Stanvac in South Australia on 28 June 1999, an inquiry was undertaken to investigate the reason for the spill and whether any corporation or individuals were responsible and should be prosecuted.
Following the Pasha Bulker grounding off Newcastle on 8 June 2007, three separate inquiries were undertaken to investigate the circumstances surrounding the cause of, and response to, the incident.
This safety alert draws the attention of vessel operators to the importance of planned maintenance in ensuring safe operation of domestic commercial vessels.
This exemption allows owners of certain vessels to operate without a certificate of operation, or without meeting a condition on a certificate of operation.
Following a report to AMSA, and subsequent investigation, the Pax Phoenix was fined for illegally discharging oily water into the marine environment near Holbourne Island, Queensland on 2 September 2001.
Australia is a part of the International Maritime Organization — maritime safety and marine pollution prevention are more effective when carried out internationally.
Toxic gases can quickly build up on board vessels and kill a crew member or passenger in minutes. Identify equipment, appliances and systems that create these gases and reduce the risks.
Mohammed Taslim is passionate about marine education in the Pacific and has his sights set on promoting e-learning study for seafarers in Fiji in the not-too-distant future.
This exemption is for owners and accredited marine surveyors of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) who need to be able to operate temporarily without having the required certificates.
Procedures for STCW courses provided by Registered training organisations including e-learning, distance learning and blended learning, GMDSS ROC and short courses.