Monitoring an oil spill is necessary to address concerns raised about its effects and the impact of the associated cleanup response.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.

Following a report to AMSA, and subsequent investigation, the Pax Phoenix was fined for illegally discharging oily water into the marine environment near Holbourne Island, Queensland on 2 September 2001.

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

We are responsible for providing navigational systems and services to facilitate the safe and efficient navigation of ships within Australian waters.

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

All ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above engaged in international voyages must collect data on fuel consumption, distance travelled and hours underway.

Advice about the maximum continuous period that a seafarer can serve on board a vessel without taking leave.

We collect and analyse information from reported marine incidents to improve safety across the maritime industry.

ECDIS familiarisation ensures that master and navigating officers are familiar with the specific make and model of the ECDIS equipment onboard (including backup) before taking charge of a navigational watch.

The 2019-20 Australian Vessel Traffic Services Award was awarded to Warren Bath, VTS Operator at Hay Point, Queensland, for his coordination of an incident involving a bulk carrier.

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

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

AMSA surveyors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our planned maintenance focused inspection campaign.

Ships that are not operated and managed to meet applicable standards, and relevant Australian laws, pose an increased risk to seafarers, other ships and the marine environment. These ships may be refused access or granted conditional entry to Australian ports