AMSA’s mission is ensuring safe vessel operations, combating marine pollution and rescuing people in distress.

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

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

The inaugural Australian VTS Award saw Brisbane VTS operators Todd Stewart and Ricky Blake commended for their actions, which had a profound impact on the outcome of two men and a young boy lost at sea.

There are a range of chemical tools which can reduce the harmful effects of an oil spill.

A Class 1 passenger vessel’s port engine caught fire whilst northeast of Fraser Island with 82 passengers and crew onboard. The investigation found that regular planned engine maintenance, in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, was not in place at the time of the incident. The crew’s response to the incident was immediate and effective. The transfer of the 77 passengers to a nearby vessel, which attended the distress call within 10 minutes, was undertaken quickly and effectively by the master and crew.

Our search and rescue modules provide background information as well as information about preparation, principles of how to conduct a search and rescue operation and how to respond to specific kinds of emergency.

Monitoring an oil spill is necessary to address concerns raised about its effects and the impact of the associated cleanup response.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.

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.

Standards for domestic commercial vessels, largely replaced by the NSCV for new vessels.

We are responsible for providing navigational systems and services to facilitate the safe and efficient navigation of ships within Australian waters.

Maritime discharges of oil and noxious liquid substances during emergencies and pollution response situations.

All ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above engaged in international voyages must collect data on fuel consumption, distance travelled and hours underway.

Advice about the maximum continuous period that a seafarer can serve on board a vessel without taking leave.

Make electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.

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.

Our information publication scheme provides access to details about AMSA's operations.