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  • Consultation—draft Marine Order 58 (Safe management of vessels) reissued Order 2020
    Consultation on Marine Order 58 closed on 8 March 2020. We are reviewing your feedback and preparing the consultation report.
    Last updated: 09/13/2023
  • Consultation—Marine order 27—Safety of navigation and radio equipment
    We consulted you about safety of navigation and radio equipment.
    Last updated: 09/13/2023
  • Consultation—Maritime high frequency (HF) radiotelephone in Australia 2019
    We want your feedback on the proposal to cease high frequency (HF) radiotelephone monitoring of distress and safety communications in Australia.
    Last updated: 09/13/2023
  • Consultative 2021-22 Budget Cost Recovery Implementation Statement
    You were invited to review and provide feedback on AMSA’s consultative 2021-22 Budget Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS).
    Last updated: 07/02/2021
  • Copyright
    Copyright © Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
    Last updated: 03/29/2021
  • Deck and engineer certificates of recognition syllabus
    Course and study subjects for deck and engineer certificates of recognition.
    Last updated: 08/07/2020
  • Who we work with
    We contribute to the continuous improvement and development of maritime safety, environmental management, and emergency response systems in our region and globally. To do this, we collaborate with stakeholders and agree ways of working together through memoranda of understanding, intergovernmental agreements, and interagency agreements.
    Last updated: 04/18/2019
  • Image of domestic commercial vessel dory/tender operations
    Dory vessel safety
    Operators and crew of these types of operations face unique safety challenges and risk.
    Last updated: 08/14/2023
  • E-learning on the horizon for Fiji
    Mohammed Taslim is passionate about marine education in the Pacific and has his sights set on promoting e-learning study for seafarers in Fiji in the not-too-distant future.
    Last updated: 05/03/2022
  • Energy efficiency design measure
    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.
    Last updated: 07/17/2025
  • Environment, Science and Technical Network Workshop 2018
    From 6 to 9 August 2018 Newcastle hosted the 27th professional development workshop of the National Plan Environment, Scientific and Technical (ES&T) Network.
    Last updated: 10/27/2020
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    EPIRB requirements—find out what the changes mean for your DCV operation
    The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.
    Last updated: 09/22/2021
  • Era, 30 August 1992
    On 30 August 1992 the fuel tank of Era was ruptured by the bow of the tug Turmoil during berthing operations at Port Bonython, South Australia, during high winds. Approximately 300 tonnes of bunker fuel was released into Spencer Gulf.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • Executive team
    Our senior management team runs the day-to-day operations and keeps our Board informed.
    Last updated: 09/18/2025
  • Exemptions and approvals for cargoes
    Exemptions and approvals for the handling, transport, and categorisation of certain cargoes.
    Last updated: 11/05/2024
  • Exercise Constant Bearing
    South Australia hosted the 2017 National Plan Exercise from 5 to 7 December in Adelaide.
    Last updated: 10/27/2020
  • Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems
    Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL Annex VI) allows ships to use exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) to comply with the 0.50 per cent m/m sulphur fuel oil limit that commenced on 1 January 2020
    Last updated: 08/01/2025
  • Flag colours
    Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.
    Last updated: 07/08/2020
  • Focused inspection campaign—DCV passenger vessel safety
    Advice to vessel owners and masters for the focused inspection campaign on passenger vessel safety requirements.
    Last updated: 07/17/2025
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    Global Peace, 24 January 2006
    Just before midnight on 24 January 2006, approximately 25 tonnes of heavy fuel oil was spilt from the bulk carrier Global Peace while berthing at the RG Tanner Coal loading facility in Gladstone in Queensland.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020