We are seeking your feedback on implementing proposed amendments to Marine Order 11 (Living and working conditions).

On 21 May 1990 an extensive oil slick was sighted approximately four nautical miles south-east of Cape Otway by the pilot of a light aircraft. The Australian-flagged tanker Arthur Phillip was later established as the source of the spill.

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints for the Great Barrier Reef—Hydrographers passage.

AMSA occasionally seeks help and support from private companies to deliver its Search and Rescue (SAR) services.

Download and print guidance for international certificates.

A master acted quickly when a passenger deliberately jumped into the water while the vessel was berthing.

A passenger vessel travelling at speed collided with a cliff face resulting in serious injuries to passengers and major structural damage to the vessel.

We are responsible for ensuring there is a consistent approach to the use of AIS on offshore structures and facilities. Find out what we will ask you when you apply.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risk involved with getting on and off domestic commercial vessels.

(1)  The criteria for issue to a person of an unrestricted pilot licence, for a stated pilotage area, are that the person: 

Survey vessels in these classes are required to carry a Scale G first aid kit on board: 1D (with unberthed passengers), 1E (with unberthed passengers), 2D, 2E, 3D and 3E.

This marine notice supersedes Marine Notice 10/2022.

We want to know what you think about safety and emergency arrangements.

We consulted you about vessel reporting systems.

Your New Zealand seafarer qualifications allow you to gain a Certificate of recognition for your qualification in Australia.

Safety of Navigation – 1 August - 8 September 2021 AMSA conducted a Safety of Navigation Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 1 August to the 8 September 2021. 

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How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates