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

Our 24/7 centre responds to search and rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Australia.

Commonwealth legislation requires a verified gross mass (VGM) be supplied before a container can be loaded onto a ship.

Defining a 'novel vessel', their requirements, and pathways to certify them.

Locations of the containers found from the YM Efficiency, before the salvage operation.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

Consultation Report – October 2022

Shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

Standards for maintaining stability during day-to-day operations while the hull is intact.

This safety lesson describes how experienced Queensland prawn trawl fisher, Tony Sterling, developed an inpull winch that pulls in both sides of the trawl gear at the same time. The winch has delivered major safety benefits because crew no longer need to go out onto the booms.

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.

This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.

A master or owner of a vessel may apply for an exemption from the requirement to navigate a vessel with a licensed pilot in a compulsory pilotage area

PurposeA reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations.

We are responsible for responding to marine oil spills and supporting the National Plan for Maritime Emergency partners in doing the same within their jurisdictions.

Constructing the hull, decks, superstructures, deckhouses and bulkheads.

Designing, selecting, and testing anchoring systems.

AMSA is committed to safe and clean seas. AMSA, on behalf of Australia, is responsible for the implementation of numerous international conventions and codes to which Australia is a signatory.