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.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to reduce the loss and discharge of fishing gear into the sea.

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.

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

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.

Your compliance requirements will be affected by the service category of your vessel.

Controlling the risks that weather and water pose to a vessel.

If you are looking to purchase a vessel and would like to know the current ownership details or you need detailed information on a registered ship, a title extract will provide this information.

Find out about vessel categories, calculating vessel size, and read the dictionary of definitions.

Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL Annex VI) allows ships to use exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) to comply with the 0.50 per cent m/m sulphur fuel oil limit that commenced on 1 January 2020