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

We maintain nine strategic equipment stockpiles of marine pollution response equipment around the Australian coastline.

If special circumstances mean that you require an extension of time for your vessel's periodic survey, you can make an application under for Marine Safety (Periodic survey, equipment certification and compass adjustment) Exemption (Exemption 06).

There are two methods of obtaining a verified gross mass (VGM). The VGM is mandatory for cargoes to be loaded onto a vessel.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in the Northern Territory.

We gather feedback through consultative committees and public consultation. Feedback from individuals, organisations and government is an important part of policy development and regulatory change.

Australia Bay Seafoods General Manager and career fisherman Michael O’Brien, talks to AMSA about how the tragic loss of life with the capsizing of FV Dianne and FV Cassandra prompted them to reinforce their approach to safety.

A summary of fees you may have to pay to obtain your certificates.

Sudden vessel movement resulting in master incapacitation highlights onboard safety risks

Installing and programming an automatic identification systems (AIS).

There is increasing use of remotely operated and autonomous technology in Australia and worldwide across a range of fields.

This calculator displays the limit of liability under CLC92 and LLMC96 for oil pollution damage by oil-carrying ships.

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.

We’ve prepared materials to help you understand your requirements and what you need to do.