These instructions for ship registration and transfer of ownership are provided for ship brokers and agents.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.

Seafarers often spend many months working away from family and friends with this situation being made worse if the vessel they are engaged on is involved in a maritime accident

Advice on maintaining rescue boats in working order.

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

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

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

On 30 August 1992 the fuel tank of Era was ruptured by the bow of the tug Turmoil during berthing operations at Port Bonython, South Australia, during high winds. Approximately 300 tonnes of bunker fuel was released into Spencer Gulf.

The minimum certification and qualifications required by lecturers to deliver our approved courses for the issue of an AMSA STCW Certificate. These requirements are in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978, as amended (STCW).

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

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Maritime Safety Queensland.

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Due to amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW), refresher training is required for some certificates.

As a statutory authority, we work with the guidance of legislation.

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.

In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.