This marine notice draws attention to important information regarding the proper operation of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), including the importance of adequate and up to date Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), for ships visiting Australian ports.

About the feedback we received on the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety transition.

In this edition we give guidance on managing some of the changes mentioned in Schedule 1 of MO503, explain electrical plan approval requirements, and more.

We have read and answered your questions about the new requirements for domestic commercial vessels that carry passengers.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

Reporting general marine pollution helps us to respond quickly to an incident to minimise damage to the environment.

The provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ship-generated waste is vital to preventing marine pollution.

All vessel owners need to do a risk assessment to work out what medical and first aid equipment to carry. Class 1, 2 and 3 survey vessels have minimum medical and first aid equipment they are required to carry.

This marine notice advises vessel owners, vessel operators, masters, officers, seafarer training organisations and industry organisations that AMSA does not consider electronic visual distress signals (EVDs) to be a suitable replacement for pyrotechnic distress signals.

Under the National Plan, we have marine pollution response equipment positioned in strategic locations around Australia to support response to an incident.

We are responsible for responding to marine oil spills and supporting the National Plan for Maritime Emergency partners in doing the same within their jurisdictions.

List of the locations of the debris found from the YM Efficiency, before the salvage operation.

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

Learn what you need to do to prepare for and take your oral exam.

ECDIS familiarisation ensures that master and navigating officers are familiar with the specific make and model of the ECDIS equipment onboard (including backup) before taking charge of a navigational watch.

Download and print guidance for international certificates.

The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.