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

How to get a engineering qualifications recognized if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) seaman officer.

An explosion occurred on a charter fishing vessel whilst berthed. The investigation identified that the ignition source was a lithium-ion battery that was not holding charge connected to a battery charger in a way that bypassed the battery management safety system. The vessel was beyond repair following the explosion.

The 277th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, in Hobart, Tasmania.

Find forms you might need to make sure you hold the right qualifications.

If you have an alternative way of meeting your safety requirements, you can make an equivalent means of compliance application.

Defining a 'novel vessel', their requirements, and pathways to certify them.

The Navigation Act 2012 is legislation which covers international ship and seafarer safety, protect the marine environment where it relates to shipping and the actions of seafarers in Australian waters.

AMSA is committed to safe and clean seas. AMSA, on behalf of Australia, is responsible for the implementation of numerous international conventions and codes to which Australia is a signatory.

Scams are intended to trick you into giving out your personal information or paying money.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

Make electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.

When a livestock ship, certified with an Australian Certificate for the Carriage of Livestock (ACCL), carries cattle and/or buffalo, cargo hold decks should be washed and cleaned regularly.