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

Following a report to AMSA, and subsequent investigation, the Pax Phoenix was fined for illegally discharging oily water into the marine environment near Holbourne Island, Queensland on 2 September 2001.

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

We are responsible for providing navigational systems and services to facilitate the safe and efficient navigation of ships within Australian waters.

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

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

AMSA surveyor’s will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our livestock ships focused inspection campaign.

Australia Bay Seafoods General Manager and career fisherman Michael O’Brien, talks to AMSA about how the tragic loss of life with the capsizing of FV Dianne and FV Cassandra prompted them to reinforce their approach to safety.

This marine notice outlines AMSA’s expectations for vessel owners and operators when considering appropriate crewing, maintenance of watchkeeping standards and provision of minimum hours of rest, ensuring seafarer fitness for duty. 

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

Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.

The 2019-20 Australian Vessel Traffic Services Award was awarded to Warren Bath, VTS Operator at Hay Point, Queensland, for his coordination of an incident involving a bulk carrier.

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

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