We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

(1)  The criteria for the issue of a check pilot licence to a person are that the person: 

Just before midnight on 24 January 2006, approximately 25 tonnes of heavy fuel oil was spilt from the bulk carrier Global Peace while berthing at the RG Tanner Coal loading facility in Gladstone in Queensland.

We are making changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements – national law) 2018 (Marine order 504) to clarify requirements for monitoring and accounting for passengers on domestic commercial vessels.

Marine Order 55 (Vessels carrying industrial personnel) 2024 Consultation Report – Feb - Apr 2024

All ships must follow the requirements of MARPOL Annex V when discharging cargo residue.

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

Lives continue to be lost every year in Australia when people go overboard from vessels, without a lifejacket. The simple truth is lifejackets save lives, but only if they’re worn. It’s time to get on board with lifejacket safety.

This marine notice advises vessel owners, vessel operators, masters, officers, seafarer training organisations and industry organisations that AMSA does not consider electronic visual distress signals (EVDs) to be a suitable replacement for pyrotechnic distress signals.

Guidance for calculating your sea service equivalence if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Rating (specialist seaman department), Maritime Warfare Officer (Maritime Warfare department) or RAN Leading Seaman, Petty Officer, Chief Petty Officer or Warrant Officer (Marine Engineering or Electrical Technical department).

Become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.

Our senior management team runs the day-to-day operations and keeps our Board informed.

A crew member’s arm was crushed between the vessel and a pylon while tending to mooring lines.

These are the deficiencies for MARPOL that our inspectors have found.

Guidance on ensuring appropriate crewing for safe navigation for domestic commercial vessels.