The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.

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.

From 1 May 2023 to 30 June 2023, we will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on planned maintenance requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).

Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons

Discover how we’re tackling the challenges around Operation Recovery—YM Efficiency.

The Australian states and territories work with us to coordinate an effective search and rescue (SAR) service.

There are a range of chemical tools which can reduce the harmful effects of an oil spill.

Lives continue to be lost every year in Australia when people go overboard from vessels, without a lifejacket. The simple truth is lifejackets save lives, but only if they’re worn. It’s time to get on board with lifejacket safety.

This marine notice highlights the need for shipowners, operators, masters and crews to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving height and the risk of falling.

Become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.

Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.

A particularly sensitive sea area (PSSA) is given special protection because of its vulnerability to damage from international shipping activities.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

If you are serving or have served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as a Maritime Warfare Officer, this information explains how to qualify for an International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarer (STCW) certificate of competency for a: Chief mate Master less than 3000 GT Master

All domestic commercial vessels are required to have a national law certificate of survey—unless an exemption applies.

Read the latest news from AMSA.

In rough weather, early in the morning of 24 May, about 50 containers were lost overboard from the Singapore-flagged container ship APL England. Read our regular updates.

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