Towing of vessel in distress leads to back injury

We collect and analyse information from reported marine incidents to improve safety across the maritime industry.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

The purpose of this notice is to remind vessel owners, operators and masters of:

In this edition we talk about Marine Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual – Part 2 , we include a Case Study about Compliance action on an AMS’s accreditation and decks on domestic commercial vessels

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Western Australia.

A swimmer participating in a marine wildlife interaction tour sustained a foot injury from a propeller strike when a crew member attempted to tow them alongside a tender vessel. This activity was in breach of the operations’ safety management system procedures.

In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

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

In this edition we provide advice on how to send us large files, what to do if you receive a complaint about a survey, provide guidance on battery safety, and more.

We are a team of dedicated professionals – hear more about our experiences working at AMSA.

We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.

Do a lifejacket risk assessment. Your safety, and the safety of your passengers and crew, depends on it. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

Join the event online or in person at East Fremantle Yacht Club in WA.

This marine notice advises of the availability of guidance for the recording of operations in the Oil Record Book Part I – machinery space operations (all ships), prepared and issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

In this edition, we talk about how Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual 2 consultation closed, shaft surveys explained and some frequently asked questions related to AMS audits

The Maritine Agencies Forum (MAF) provides a forum for collaboration on maritime safety and other issues.