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.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

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

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.

We are a Commonwealth statutory authority which provides services to the Australian maritime industry. Sometimes we need to seek the help and support of private companies to deliver our services.

Accurate weight declaration for cargo containers is a critical safety issue. Shippers must provide a verified gross mass for containers.

This safety alert draws the attention of vessel operators to the importance of planned maintenance in ensuring safe operation of domestic commercial vessels.

We know it's not just about the salary, so we offer a range of attractive benefits.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.

Use this appropriate crewing evaluation template to record your crewing assessment and appropriate crewing outcomes in your vessel’s safety management system.

Find out what marine orders are, why they exist and how they are written.

The content of the Engineer cadet program including certificate and short courses, qualifying sea service and medical fitness.

Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

Our range of navigation services includes marine navigation and e-navigation.