Standards for class 1 fast craft operating in sheltered waters or under 35m in equivalent length.

Anyone can report a marine safety concern to us.

Pilot transfer remains one of the highest-risk operations at sea. In this issue, learn more about the practical steps vessel operators, masters and crews can take for safer pilot transfer.

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

The purpose of this notice is to remind vessel owners, operators and masters of:

We have an intergovernmental agreement on the National Maritime Emergency Response Arrangement.

Read about the results of consultation on proposed amendments to Marine Orders 15 and MO49 to introduce restrictions on the use of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid in firefighting foams.

On 3 April 2010, the Shen Neng 1 was traversing a well-known shipping route south of the Douglas Shoal when it ran aground 38 nautical miles east of Great Keppel Island at about 5.30 pm.

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

An oil spill conference hosted by the Australian Institute of Petroleum and the Australian Marine Oil Spill Centre, 11-14 September in Brisbane.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

We consulted you about vessel reporting systems.

AMSA has arrangements in place to enable specified positions within the organisation to exercise a function, power or duty assigned to the Chief Executive Officer under marine safety and environmental protection of the sea legislation.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the China Maritime Safety Administration (China MSA).

How to calculate and record your sea service for a near coastal certificate of competency.