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

At AMSA, we believe in supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

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.

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

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.

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.

Australia is a part of the International Maritime Organization — maritime safety and marine pollution prevention are more effective when carried out internationally.

This Marine Notice reminds vessel masters, owners and operators about the coastal pilotage requirements that apply within the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait, as prescribed in Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54).

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

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.

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

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

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

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