The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

Find out about the special arrangements for vessels which meet the definition of ‘tender’ under the national law.

We welcome your views on the marking of fishing gear and reporting lost or discharged fishing gear, to inform Australia's position on proposed new international requirements.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

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On 3 April 2010, the Shen Neng 1 was traversing a well-known shipping route south of the Douglas Shoal when it ran aground 38 nautical miles east of Great Keppel Island at about 5.30 pm.

You must be a specific distance from the nearest land before a discharge at sea can be made.

Find policies and requirements for registered training organisations to obtain AMSA approval for International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) training.

As a flag State, AMSA are responsible for making sure Australian ships comply with relevant legislation/s.

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

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

We are seeking feedback on the draft Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse heritage management plan.

We offer a maritime professional development program for mid to senior level port State control (PSC) staff from counterpart maritime safety agencies.

The Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is a mandatory measure that promotes the use of energy efficient (less polluting) equipment and engines on new build ships.

This exemption allows DCV owners an extension of time for obtaining periodic or load line surveys, or a new certificate of currency for equipment. It also allows them to operate without required compass adjustments or while a liferaft is being serviced.