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 marine surveyor accreditation renewals, a marine safety incident and a safety recall notice.

This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

Join our team and be part of a culture built on respect, collaboration, and a shared purpose.

We will conduct a focused inspection campaign on lifejacket risk assessment requirements on DCVs.

The National Law Act, regulations, marine orders, and exemptions set out the detail of the national system.

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.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe in the air.

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

Consultation on Marine Order 44 closed on 1 March 2019.

Dr Rosalie Balkin was appointed to the AMSA Board on 21 November 2018 for a three year term.

From 1 July 2018, new survey requirements for domestic commercial vessels apply. This includes changes to marine order 503 to apply the new periodic survey requirements to all vessels required to be in survey—existing, transitional and new vessels.

Read about the results of the consultation on new reporting rules for lost and observed freight containers at sea, mainly affecting Marine Order 27 (MO27)

Australia can request and receive information on vessels travelling within 1000 nautical miles off its coast.

For vessels in distress or in need of assistance there can be, at times, a need to find an appropriate ‘place of refuge’, where steps can be taken to stabilise or repair the vessel and prevent the situation from worsening.

We manage a network of about 480 marine aids to navigation (AtoN) located at about 360 sites around Australia’s coastline.