As part of our commitment to safe, clean seas and compliant vessels, we undertake vessel inspections and report to industry. The Inspections annual report 2025 shows how we’ve monitored domestic and foreign vessels over the past year.
This World Oceans Day, AMSA proudly supports the global theme ‘Sustaining what sustains us’, reflecting our vision for clean seas and a safe, sustainable marine environment.
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.
It is mandatory under Australian law for certain vessels and fixed or floating platforms to carry a garbage management plan, display placards and maintain a garbage record book.
You can use this tool for continuous improvement of domestic commercial vessel safety management systems (SMS), to align your SMS with the requirements of the national law and support safe working practices.
This exemption is for owners of certain kinds of unpowered barges where it may not be practical to comply with specified construction and equipment requirements.