Dispersants can be effective response tools. Use of dispersants is dependent on many factors including timing, properties of the oil, and logistics.

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

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

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.

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.

We cannot process or issue any certificate or endorsement if your application is incomplete.

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

Oil tankers above 150 gross tonnage and other ships of 400 gross tonnage or above must record oil-relevant operations.

We are making changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements – national law) 2018 (Marine order 504) to clarify requirements for monitoring and accounting for passengers on domestic commercial vessels.

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

We have four Bombardier Challenger 604 jet aircraft for search and rescue. The Challengers are based out of Perth, Melbourne and Cairns.

AMSA surveyor’s will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our safety of navigation focused inspection campaign.

Lifejackets save lives

If you are an Australian seafarer, you can use an AMSA approved task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.

From 1 July 2018, new survey requirements for domestic commercial vessels apply. This includes changes to marine order 503 to apply the new periodic survey requirements to all vessels required to be in survey—existing, transitional and new vessels.

Tonnages for each Royal Australian Navy (RAN) vessel, current, decommissioned, and under construction.

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