In this edition we provide advice on how to send us large files, what to do if you receive a complaint about a survey, provide guidance on battery safety, and more.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.

The oil spill from the Oceanic Grandeur in Torres Strait in March 1970 highlighted Australia’s lack of preparedness at the time to deal with a major oil spill in the marine environment.

Find out who can be the designated person for a DCV and what they need to do.

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

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

Residual current devices minimise the risk of a person receiving an electric shock or being electrocuted when using plug-in electrical equipment on board vessels.

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.

You need to revalidate your STCW CoP or CoC every 5 years. The exact requirements depend on your certificate, sea service and training.

The benefits and eligibility requirements of registration on the Australian international shipping register (AISR).

Australia’s first recorded major oil spill occurred on Saturday 28 November 1903 in Port Phillip Bay.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Exemption 24 - Marine Safety (Emergency service vessels) and download a copy of the full report.

Operators and crew of these types of operations face unique safety challenges and risk.

This marine notice supersedes Marine Notice 10/2022.