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- Your safety equipmentThe safety and medical equipment you need will depend on your vessel and operation.Last updated: 12/23/2025
- Exemption 39 - Marine Safety (Lifejacket lights)This exemption relates to the kinds of lifejackets that must be carried on board a Class 1C domestic commercial vessel.Last updated: 07/01/2025
- ISM Code certification guidelines for regulated Australian vesselsThe guidelines describe how the International management code for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention (ISM code) is applied, the certification process and the responsibilities of AMSA personnel.Last updated: 08/22/2023
- Sygna, 26 May 1974On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- AMSA54 COMSAR flowchart for HF DSC Distress AlertsFlowchart shows actions by ships if they receive an HF DSC distress alert.Last updated: 07/14/2020
- Marine pollution response trainingFrom 27 November to 1 December 2017 we coordinated a marine pollution response advanced equipment operator’s course in Melbourne.Last updated: 10/28/2020
- History of search and rescue in AustraliaThe establishment of Australia's search and rescue (SAR) response system.Last updated: 04/22/2021
Working together to enhance maritime safety in the Torres StraitAMSA's Safety Advisor, Desley Thompson, travelled to Torres Strait communities in February to support the Torres Strait Marine Safety Program.Last updated: 03/07/2025- Work boat capsizes while relocating shifted mooring (safety lesson)The mooring snagged on an unseen underwater object and the chain was pulled out of the bow roller and down the side of the vessel. The vessel capsized with no resulting injuries.Last updated: 12/22/2025
David Anderson elected Chair of IMO sub-committee on carriage of cargos and containersAMSA’s Head of Vessel Safety and Cargo Systems David Anderson has been elected Chair the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC).Last updated: 09/23/2024- Focused inspection campaign—DCV passenger vessel safetyAdvice to vessel owners and masters for the focused inspection campaign on passenger vessel safety requirements.Last updated: 07/17/2025
Watch our first SMS webinar: fatigue risk managementAMSA recently hosted the first webinar in our safety management system (SMS) series, focusing on fatigue risk management.Last updated: 03/04/2025- Proposed changes to coastal pilot regulationsWhat changes to Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54) did we seek feedback on?Last updated: 04/07/2026
- Standards for the medical examination of seafarers and coastal pilotsThese standards have been compiled against the requirements of the STCW code and convention for the use of Medical Inspectors appointed by a flag Authority who are assessing an individual’s fitness to work at sea.Last updated: 01/03/2024
- New assets for Gladstone Port CorporationIn 2017 Gladstone Port Corporation (GPC) announced the arrival of its newest pilot vessel and the commencement of a new helicopter service contract.Last updated: 08/13/2020
- Stability tests and stability information - C6CTests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.Last updated: 11/15/2024
AMSA joins global efforts to improve life at seaAustralia has played a key role in strengthening international protections for seafarers at the 5th meeting of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) Special Tripartite Committee (STC), held in Geneva in April.Last updated: 05/23/2025- Remote surveysInformation regarding remote survey requests for ships detained in Australia.Last updated: 02/01/2024
- Non-survey vessels - GSpecifies the minimum standards for design and construction and safety equipment.Last updated: 10/24/2024
- Enabling legislationAs a statutory authority, we work with the guidance of legislation.Last updated: 08/29/2024