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Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

Standards for 'fast craft': vessels capable of speeds over 25 knots.

On Monday 10 July 1995, the Iron Baron chartered bulk carrier grounded on Hebe Reef at the approach to the Tamar River, northern Tasmania at 7.30 pm EST.

We inspect domestic commercial vessels to ensure crew, vessel, and operational safety.

We are responsible for approving coastal pilotage training providers and courses.

A list of all our approved short courses.

These guidelines aim to assist small1 DCV operations to undertake a risk assessment as part of the vessel’s safety management system.

Read about the skills and knowledge you’ll learn in a near coastal certificate course.

At approximately 5.30 am WA time on Friday 21 August 2009 the Montara Wellhead mobile drilling unit, located 140 miles offshore from the north-west Australian coast, had an uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons from one of the platform wells. Consequently oil escaped to the surface and gaseous hydrocarbons escaped into the atmosphere.

How to manage a deceased estate with AMSA.

Carry the type of lifejacket required for your vessel's highest service category. You can choose self-inflating, manual inflating or foam buoyancy lifejackets.

A contractor working on a vessel fell into the water whilst disembarking due to the gap between the wharf and the vessel.  A safe means of access to the vessel was not provided.

Standards for maintaining stability during day-to-day operations while the hull is intact.

Find out if you can get an equivalent certificate for your New Zealand engineering certificate of competency.

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

A passenger vessel collided with an unseen rock, resulting in the injury of a passenger. The master navigated the vessel into unfamiliar waters that was not a normal or planned part of the passenger tour experience, and not authorised by the tour company. Owners and operators should ensure masters continue to conform to the planned or authorised route for the services they offer.

Find out how we use, assess and govern AI responsibly. This statement aligns with the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) Policy for the responsible use of AI in government.

Learn how to manage your garbage on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV).