There are few exceptions to the prohibition of garbage discharge under MARPOL. Breaches can result in significant penalties.

Get your Rating certificate of proficiency revalidated before it expires.

About the feedback we received on the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety transition.

This policy has been superseded by the 2018 Compliance and enforcement policy.

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

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

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.

Find out about the automatic identification system (AIS).

Replace your lost or damaged certificate, or get a new certificate after updating your personal details.

A passenger vessel travelling at speed collided with a cliff face resulting in serious injuries to passengers and major structural damage to the vessel.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risk involved with getting on and off domestic commercial vessels.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

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.

The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

AMSA surveyor’s will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our safety of navigation focused inspection campaign.

The Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is a mandatory measure that promotes the use of energy efficient (less polluting) equipment and engines on new build ships.