AMSA surveyors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our planned maintenance focused inspection campaign.

Accurate weight declaration for cargo containers is a critical safety issue. Shippers must provide a verified gross mass for containers.

This safety alert draws the attention of vessel operators to the importance of planned maintenance in ensuring safe operation of domestic commercial vessels.

AMSA port State control inspectors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our cargo securing focused inspection campaign. Use this checklist to prepare for the inspection, and to help you ensure your cargo is secure. Below is a sample of the focused inspection campaign checklist.

We are a Commonwealth statutory authority which provides services to the Australian maritime industry. Sometimes we need to seek the help and support of private companies to deliver our services.

We know it's not just about the salary, so we offer a range of attractive benefits.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

Mohammed Taslim is passionate about marine education in the Pacific and has his sights set on promoting e-learning study for seafarers in Fiji in the not-too-distant future.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.

Use this appropriate crewing evaluation template to record your crewing assessment and appropriate crewing outcomes in your vessel’s safety management system.

Our range of navigation services includes marine navigation and e-navigation.

Find out what marine orders are, why they exist and how they are written.

The content of the Engineer cadet program including certificate and short courses, qualifying sea service and medical fitness.

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

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).

From 1 May 2023 to 30 June 2023, we will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on planned maintenance requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).

In Australia, domestic commercial vessels are regulated under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 (national law act). The National Law Act underpins the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety (national system).

On 3 August 1999 the Laura D’Amato, a 96,121 DWT Italian registered oil tanker, was berthed alongside at the Shell Gore Bay terminal in Sydney discharging its cargo of Murban light crude oil.