Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

AMSA surveyor’s will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our livestock ships focused inspection campaign.

Safety Alert: 02/2021 aims to raise awareness of correct use of hydrostatic release units, for both float-free life rafts and float-free EPIRBS.

Overview of the international and domestic legislation and standards that apply in Australia.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

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

We work with government and industry to respond to pollution incidents under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

Purpose To ensure that navigation corridors are used appropriately when planning on ECDIS, and to ensure that a voyage plan approved by the ship’s Master is executed within the planne

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

Advisory note for the offshore petroleum industry on environmental plans and oil pollution emergency plans.

One of the most dangerous situations you can experience on a trawler is getting hooked-up. If you’re a trawler operator, knowing what you and your crew need to do can save lives.

From 1 July 2018, new survey requirements for domestic commercial vessels apply. This includes changes to marine order 503 to apply the new periodic survey requirements to all vessels required to be in survey—existing, transitional and new vessels.

This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to reduce the loss and discharge of fishing gear into the sea.

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