Details about the Registered training organisation delivered revalidation courses for Masters, Deck and Engineer officers.

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During a private charter a passenger fell down a stairwell and sustained serious injuries. The area around the top of the stairwell had a recess that reduced the floor area slightly and could be missed during movements. The stairs themselves were not found to be contributory to this incident. However, the spiral design proved problematic for providing post-incident medical assistance for the passenger. Any area that may present a safety risk to passengers onboard a vessel should be risk assessed, with appropriate control measures put in place to ensure passenger safety.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

This policy has been superseded by the 2018 Compliance and enforcement policy.

Read about the panel of experts that helps advise on the National Standard for Commercial Vessels.

AMSA is committed to safe and clean seas. AMSA, on behalf of Australia, is responsible for the implementation of numerous international conventions and codes to which Australia is a signatory.

(1)  The criteria for the issue of a check pilot licence to a person are that the person: 

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We gather feedback through consultative committees and public consultation. Feedback from individuals, organisations and government is an important part of policy development and regulatory change.

Australia is a part of the International Maritime Organization — maritime safety and marine pollution prevention are more effective when carried out internationally.