How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

Our process for conducting Registered training organisation evaluations.

Carry the right safety equipment, including lifejackets, life rafts, and first aid kits.

On 3 August 1999 the Laura D’Amato, a 96,121 DWT Italian registered oil tanker, was berthed alongside at the Shell Gore Bay terminal in Sydney discharging its cargo of Murban light crude oil.

Check current fees for STCW certificates, assessments and related services. All fees are in Australian dollars (AUD).

Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

Dispersants can be effective response tools. Use of dispersants is dependent on many factors including timing, properties of the oil, and logistics.

This is advice for ship owners and masters. We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on cargo securing arrangements from 1 August to 31 October 2020. This is in response to recent events where containers have been lost into the sea off the Australian Coast.

When a livestock ship, certified with an Australian Certificate for the Carriage of Livestock (ACCL), carries cattle and/or buffalo, cargo hold decks should be washed and cleaned regularly.

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.

You can prepare in case your ship is inspected during a visit to an Australian port.

Our privacy policy tells you how we protect and handle your personal information.

If you are an Australian seafarer, you can use an AMSA approved task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.

Do a lifejacket risk assessment. Your safety, and the safety of your passengers and crew, depends on it. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

Instructions for registered training organisations (RTOs).

We have four Bombardier Challenger 604 jet aircraft for search and rescue. The Challengers are based out of Perth, Melbourne and Cairns.