In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels[1] when at berth in the Port of Sydney Harbour.

Environmental, scientific and technical functions and resources in spill response.

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

On 3 April 2010, the Shen Neng 1 was traversing a well-known shipping route south of the Douglas Shoal when it ran aground 38 nautical miles east of Great Keppel Island at about 5.30 pm.

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

Engines, propulsion, fuel, fluid, steering and ancillary systems.

Cruise ships capable of accommodating more than 100 passengers in Sydney Harbour are required to limit emissions of sulphur oxides when berthing.

AMSA and the Bureau of Meteorology provide vessels with maritime safety information (MSI) about hazards and foreseeable dangers to safe navigation through Australia's marine environment.

In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

Ships registered on the Australian general shipping register have Australian nationality.

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

In this edition, we talk about how Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual 2 consultation closed, shaft surveys explained and some frequently asked questions related to AMS audits