Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Maritime Safety Queensland.

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We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 57 (Helicopter operations). The proposed updates will ensure the marine order remains current and gives effect to new international requirements.

Risk assessments help identify why, when and where lifejackets need to be worn during vessel operations. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

Survey modifiers are high risk operations and vessel attributes that change the survey and other requirements that would otherwise apply to the vessel.

Access AMSA safety alerts for domestic commercial vessels and the international shipping community.

We offer nationally recognised units of competency in marine pollution response and incident management.

On 22 January 1982 at approximately 9 pm, the oil tanker Esso Gippsland was in the process of loading at Port Stanvac jetty, South Australia, when a large quantity of industrial fuel oil leaked from the air vent and ullage port of its no.2 starboard tank.

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

1. The criteria for the issue to a person of a trainee pilot licence are that the person: (a)  is entitled to work in Australia; and (b)  holds: 

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea, on land or in the air.

AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.

Dynamic separation can cause your vessel to become unbalanced and tip over. Find out how you can avoid this happening.