ECDIS familiarisation ensures that master and navigating officers are familiar with the specific make and model of the ECDIS equipment onboard (including backup) before taking charge of a navigational watch.

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

Fitting out all spaces on the vessel with the right fire protection measures.

Standards for vessels used for special work.

Reporting general marine pollution helps us to respond quickly to an incident to minimise damage to the environment.

The Modernised Australian Ship Tracking and Reporting System (MASTREP) is a ship reporting system designed to contribute to safety of life at sea.

We implement the regulations under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 in Australia via supporting legislation which applies to all commercial vessels.

Our senior management team runs the day-to-day operations and keeps our Board informed.

Latest standards for wheelhouse visibility, emergency escapes, crew and passenger accommodation, and personal safety on domestic commercial vessels. Includes updated requirements for evacuation, signage and preventing falls overboard.

PurposeA reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations.

Standards for maintaining buoyancy after flooding, grounding, or collision.

There are mandatory minimum requirements for your certificates under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW).

Understand the regulatory requirements under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessels) National Law 2012 (National Law) for unpowered barges.

Engines, propulsion, fuel, fluid, steering and ancillary systems.

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

Read a summary of results from the 2024 consultation on Marine Order 91 and download a copy of the full report.