IMO performance standards require back-up arrangements to be in place in case of ECDIS failure.

How to use your domestic New Zealand certificate of competency to work on domestic commercial vessels in Australia.

In rough weather, early in the morning of 24 May, about 50 containers were lost overboard from the Singapore-flagged container ship APL England. Read our regular updates.

Read about the results of the consultation on new reporting rules for lost and observed freight containers at sea, mainly affecting Marine Order 27 (MO27)

Your New Zealand seafarer qualifications allow you to gain a Certificate of recognition for your qualification in Australia.

During a private charter a passenger fell down a stairwell and sustained serious injuries. The area around the top of the stairwell had a recess that reduced the floor area slightly and could be missed during movements. The stairs themselves were not found to be contributory to this incident. However, the spiral design proved problematic for providing post-incident medical assistance for the passenger. Any area that may present a safety risk to passengers onboard a vessel should be risk assessed, with appropriate control measures put in place to ensure passenger safety.

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

We are responsible for ensuring there is a consistent approach to the use of AIS on offshore structures and facilities. Find out what we will ask you when you apply.

We have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.

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

Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL Annex VI) allows ships to use exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) to comply with the 0.50 per cent m/m sulphur fuel oil limit that commenced on 1 January 2020

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.

From 1 January 2022, AMSA will provide 24-hour nationwide monitoring of high frequency (HF) radiotelephone distress, urgency and safety communications in Australia.

These instructions for ship registration and transfer of ownership are provided for ship brokers and agents.

This feedback report summarises submissions we received on the proposed changes to Marine Order 27.

On 21 May 1990 an extensive oil slick was sighted approximately four nautical miles south-east of Cape Otway by the pilot of a light aircraft. The Australian-flagged tanker Arthur Phillip was later established as the source of the spill.

Understand the state of the Australian maritime workforce. Find out how many domestic and international seafarers are certificated by AMSA to work in Australia.

Learn how non-shipborne AIS units are managed and find out what’s required to apply to operate a base station or AtoN in Australia.

Resources and advice on how to prepare for your oral exam.

Risk assessments help identify why, when and where lifejackets need to be worn during vessel operations. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.