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

Seafarers often spend many months working away from family and friends with this situation being made worse if the vessel they are engaged on is involved in a maritime accident

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.

AMSA’s invoicing process is changing. From 1 March 2022, all invoices for AMSA must be emailed as a PDF attachment to our new centralised email address (invoices@amsa.gov.au) for automated processing. This will ensure invoices are processed more quickly for payment.

This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.

Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.

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.

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

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.

Maritime discharges of oil and noxious liquid substances during emergencies and pollution response situations.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

Read a summary of results from the 2024 consultation on Marine Order 91 and download a copy of the full report.

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

Due to amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW), refresher training is required for some certificates.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Maritime Safety Queensland.

As a statutory authority, we work with the guidance of legislation.