The Pacific Quest was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture from a ship into the sea near Border Island, Queensland on 25 December 2002.

Vessels owned and operated by community groups or clubs may or may not be domestic commercial vessels.

Become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.

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

This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.

This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.

All domestic commercial vessels are required to have a national law certificate of survey—unless an exemption applies.

Read about the results of the consultation on amendments to Marine Order 53, which implements new safety of navigation and voyage planning requirements for vessels operating in polar waters.

Some guidance on how to start your job in Australia once you have submitted your application.

On 20 May 1988 bulk carrier Korean Star grounded in the vicinity of Cape Cuvier within the port limits of Carnarvon, Western Australia.

Our employees are expected to abide by the AMSA Code of conduct.

The National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) provides standards for vessel design, construction and equipment for domestic commercial vessels.