The International Maritime Organization (IMO) governs the agreed minimum requirements for handling and transport of cargoes and dangerous goods.

AMSA port State control inspectors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our cargo securing focused inspection campaign. Use this checklist to prepare for the inspection, and to help you ensure your cargo is secure. Below is a sample of the focused inspection campaign checklist.

PurposeThis Marine Notice provides guidance about risks associated with the operation of engine power limiters (EPL) and similar power restriction systems onboard ships transiting Australi

This course is designed for people who may perform or support the role of finance officer during a marine pollution response.

On Wednesday 2 August AMSA will be hosting a Safety Management System workshop in Airlie Beach.

The Privacy (Australian Government Agencies — Governance) APP Code 2017 (APP Code) requires all agencies to conduct a privacy impact assessment for all high risk privacy projects.

Find out what marine orders are, why they exist and how they are written.

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)

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Recommendations for the carriage of plastic pellets by sea in freight containers, which were released on 19 April 2024.

As a flag State, AMSA are responsible for making sure Australian ships comply with relevant legislation/s.

Consultation on Marine Order 47 closed on 1 July 2019.

We consulted you about safety of navigation and radio equipment.

Exemptions and approvals for the handling, transport, and categorisation of certain cargoes.

Learn how to get copies of documents certified for your certificate application.

Our range of navigation services includes marine navigation and e-navigation.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels when at berth in the port of Sydney Harbour.

We offer a maritime professional development program for mid to senior level port State control (PSC) staff from counterpart maritime safety agencies.

The campaign will apply to foreign flagged ships and Regulated Australian Vessels (RAVs) arriving at Australian ports.

Fatigue management requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).