A unique identifier—also sometimes called a unique vessel identifier—is like a number plate for your vessel.

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.

The 2019-20 Australian Vessel Traffic Services Award was awarded to Warren Bath, VTS Operator at Hay Point, Queensland, for his coordination of an incident involving a bulk carrier.

Nominate someone for their outstanding contribution to search and rescue.

Advisory note for the offshore petroleum industry on environmental plans and oil pollution emergency plans.

Covering the period 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023

These documents will guide you through submitting survey reports and recommendations for domestic commercial vessels.

AMSA surveyor’s will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our livestock ships focused inspection campaign.

For people aspiring to become accredited marine surveyors under the National Law.

Analyses of Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) complaints, compliance and follow-up actions.

On 16 March 2022, a class 2B landing barge collided with a starboard channel marker. The investigation identified that the previous swing engineer did not inform the incoming engineer that the port main engine cooling water suction valve was shut. After getting underway, the engine began to overheat. This distracted the master from monitoring the vessel’s intended track. The vessel’s safety management system did not have an appropriate engineering handover procedure.

What changes did we seek feedback on?