Enhanced fishing gear requirements are being developed in talks at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

The purpose of this policy is to outline the underlying principles for the disclosure and dissemination of vessel tracking information under agreed conditions.

If you own or operate a domestic commercial vessel in Australia, you are required to obtain a certificate of operation before you operate the vessel.

Environmental, scientific and technical functions and resources in spill response.

List of the locations of the debris found from the YM Efficiency, before the salvage operation.

Course and study subjects for deck and engineer certificates of recognition.

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

Descriptions of the courses available to responders under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

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. 

How to calculate and record your sea service for a near coastal certificate of competency.

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Inner route north as well as alternative routes.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

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

We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.

Our approach to comply with the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law 2012 from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

This trial will support ongoing work to divert recyclable waste from international ships to domestic recycling, so it doesn’t end up in landfill.

You have a responsibility not to pollute the sea, and to be aware of the laws about oil and garbage pollution from vessels, including fishing vessels.

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