Passenger sustains injury from poorly rigged gangway.

We’re holding roundtable discussions to foster collaboration within the Australian shipping industry as it transitions away from carbon-based fuels.

On 16 March 2022, a class 2B landing barge collided with a starboard channel marker. The investigation identified that the previous swing engineer did not inform the incoming engineer that the port main engine cooling water suction valve was shut. After getting underway, the engine began to overheat. This distracted the master from monitoring the vessel’s intended track. The vessel’s safety management system did not have an appropriate engineering handover procedure.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

Carry the right safety equipment, including lifejackets, life rafts, and first aid kits.

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

This agreement sets out the plan for how Australia will respond to marine pollution spills in Australian waters.

AMSA’s mission is ensuring safe vessel operations, combating marine pollution and rescuing people in distress.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

If you have been issued with an infringement notice, you have 28 days to pay the infringement penalty or contact us about your payment options.

There are laws against ship sourced pollution and those responsible may be prosecuted under state or territory legislation.

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

This guidance assists the offshore oil and gas industry in understanding the intent of marine order 47 (Offshore industry units), made under the Navigation Act 2012.

Book a block of oral exams to be held on-site as a registered training organisation (RTO).

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.

Electronic visual distress signals are not a substitute for conventional pyrotechnic flares.

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