We follow the guidance of international conventions when conducting search and rescue (SAR) activities.

Master distraction leads to vessel grounding during sea trials

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Marine Order 28 (Operations standards and procedures) and download a copy of the full report.

Find out who can be the designated person for a DCV and what they need to do.

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

AMSA’s invoicing process is changing. From 1 March 2022, all invoices for AMSA must be emailed as a PDF attachment to our new centralised email address (invoices@amsa.gov.au) for automated processing. This will ensure invoices are processed more quickly for payment.

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

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This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.

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.

Our process for conducting Registered training organisation evaluations.

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.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

We contribute to safety in the region by working with our geographic neighbours.

Read a summary of results from the 2024 consultation on Marine Order 91 and download a copy of the full report.

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

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.