Lifejackets save lives

Dr Rosalie Balkin was appointed to the AMSA Board on 21 November 2018 for a three year term.

The National Law places obligations on maritime operators and other parties to ensure safety of persons and vessels and protection of the marine environment.

New body worn cameras for AMSA frontline staff increases safety and transparency.

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

How to get a Watchkeeper deck certificate of competency if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Maritime warfare officer or Rating.

We follow the guidance of international conventions when conducting search and rescue (SAR) activities.

This safety lesson describes how experienced Queensland prawn trawl fisher, Tony Sterling, developed an inpull winch that pulls in both sides of the trawl gear at the same time. The winch has delivered major safety benefits because crew no longer need to go out onto the booms.

A passenger ferry was returning from its scheduled service when an unanticipated wave raised its stern and caused its bow to dive under the water. Water rushed over the bow and a significant amount came through the forward portside access door and into the passenger compartment. The master immediately reduced speed, which expelled most of the water overboard. The forward portside access door had been left open by a crew member who was attempting to alleviate sea sickness among some passengers. The action of leaving the door open during the voyage was contrary to the vessel’s survey requirements. Signage requiring the door to be kept closed when underway was reportedly not seen by crew members. This resulted in water entering the vessel creating a potentially unsafe situation.

Resources and advice on how to prepare for your oral exam.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

We work with a range of stakeholders on education and safety in the Torres Strait.

We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.