1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

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

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.

We want to know what you think about enhancing safety management on passenger vessels.

You have a responsibility not to pollute the sea, and to be aware of the laws about oil and garbage pollution from vessels, including fishing vessels.

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

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the fire prevention and fire fighting—basic training.

AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the security awareness training

We implement the regulations under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 in Australia via supporting legislation which applies to all commercial vessels.

The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

For vessels in distress or in need of assistance there can be, at times, a need to find an appropriate ‘place of refuge’, where steps can be taken to stabilise or repair the vessel and prevent the situation from worsening.

Our organisation has observed that a number of Administrations are issuing dispensations to ships where a defect has occurred to a critical piece of equipment. There are differing circumstances where we will and will not accept the dispensation.

Residual current devices minimise the risk of a person receiving an electric shock or being electrocuted when using plug-in electrical equipment on board vessels.

Find out if the vessel you own or operate under a boat-share agreement is a domestic commercial vessel.

AMSA is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2023 annual conference of the Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand (MLAANZ), 4-6 October.