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Standards for maintaining stability during day-to-day operations while the hull is intact.

This marine notice draws attention to important information regarding the proper operation of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), including the importance of adequate and up to date Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), for ships visiting Australian ports.

Read about the results of consultation on proposed amendments to MO12 and MO32 to introduce new requirements for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches.

Before you begin operating your vessel, you must follow our requirements.

The mooring snagged on an unseen underwater object and the chain was pulled out of the bow roller and down the side of the vessel. The vessel capsized with no resulting injuries.

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

A charter fishing vessel proceeding to a fishing spot began experiencing progressively worsening weather conditions and water ingress. Despite the owner’s warning prior to departure and passenger complaints, the master continued to the fishing destination. Strong winds and waves hampered anchoring, with water accumulating on deck through the transom door to the point of flooding. The vessel’s EPIRB was deployed, and a rescue helicopter attended, winching the master and passengers to safety.

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The National Law Act, regulations, marine orders, and exemptions set out the detail of the national system.

Our focus is on delivering better practice regulation so we can support safe vessel operations, and combat marine pollution.

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

The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.

Lighthouses are part of the network of aids to navigation in Australia. Use our interactive map to locate one of our heritage lighthouses.

We follow the guidance of international conventions when conducting search and rescue (SAR) activities.

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

Master distraction leads to vessel grounding during sea trials