Vessels refused access to Australian ports and vessels given warnings in relation to serious deficiencies.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

Mohammed Taslim is passionate about marine education in the Pacific and has his sights set on promoting e-learning study for seafarers in Fiji in the not-too-distant future.

The inaugural Australian VTS Award saw Brisbane VTS operators Todd Stewart and Ricky Blake commended for their actions, which had a profound impact on the outcome of two men and a young boy lost at sea.

Fees associated with the delivery of the accredited marine surveyor scheme and applications for an equivalent means of compliance.

Due to amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW), refresher training is required for some certificates.

This safety lesson describes how experienced Queensland prawn trawl fisher, Tony Sterling, developed an inpull winch that pulls in both sides of the trawl gear at the same time. The winch has delivered major safety benefits because crew no longer need to go out onto the booms.

To confirm an engine with a power output of greater than 130 kilowatts (kW) is compliant with nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission standards, it must be accompanied by an Engine International Air Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) certificate and supporting Technical File.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (the National Plan) sets out national arrangements, policies and principles for managing maritime environmental emergencies.

We contribute to safety in the region by working with our geographic neighbours.

Tonnages for each Royal Australian Navy (RAN) vessel, current, decommissioned, and under construction.

Standards for class 1 fast craft operating in sheltered waters or under 35m in equivalent length.

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

On 3 August 1999 the Laura D’Amato, a 96,121 DWT Italian registered oil tanker, was berthed alongside at the Shell Gore Bay terminal in Sydney discharging its cargo of Murban light crude oil.

This page outlines the types of survey reports and details an AMSA assessor looks for when reviewing an application for approval.