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.

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

Do you have a suspicious job offer for work in a maritime industry?

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in New South Wales.

Globally, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are controlled through emission standards for marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 130 kilowatts (kW).

Advice on maintaining rescue boats in working order.

On Sunday 9 January 2012, the cargo vessel the MV Tycoon broke free from its mooring at Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, and washed against the seawall and nearby cliff face. The ship had been loading phosphate at the time of the incident.

This page outlines the types of survey reports and details an AMSA assessor looks for when reviewing an application for approval.

The National Plan uses a risk based approach to reduce the impact of maritime environment emergencies.

The Vessel Traffic Services Advisory Group (VTSAG) discusses matters relating to Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) in Australia.

We are a team of dedicated professionals – hear more about our experiences working at AMSA.

We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on float-free EPIRB requirements on domestic commercial vessels over the period 1 February to 30 April 2021.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with the carriage of battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) on roll-on, roll-off (RORO) ferries.

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints for the Great Barrier Reef—Hydrographers passage.

On 20 May 1988 bulk carrier Korean Star grounded in the vicinity of Cape Cuvier within the port limits of Carnarvon, Western Australia.

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

South Australia hosted the 2017 National Plan Exercise from 5 to 7 December in Adelaide.

Details about the Registered training organisation delivered revalidation courses for Masters, Deck and Engineer officers.

As a regulatory body, we are required to publish a range of information about our functions and how we carry them out. We do this under the information publication scheme.