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 International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working on global requirements for reporting lost or discharged fishing gear.

Guidance on using an exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) to meet the fuel sulphur limit of 0.50% m/m, as required under MARPOL Annex VI and Australian law.

The Maritine Agencies Forum (MAF) provides a forum for collaboration on maritime safety and other issues.

Our employees are expected to abide by the AMSA Code of conduct.

Dr Rosalie Balkin was appointed to the AMSA Board on 21 November 2018 for a three year term.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the importance of the safe operation and maintenance of hatch covers and related equipment on board vessels.

On 6 October 2022, two crewmembers were setting cray pots on the port and starboard side of a fishing vessel. During one setting, the crewmember’s foot (on the port side) became entangled in the cray pot’s rope dragging them over the side. The second crewmember raised the alarm and the master immediately stopped the vessel and instructed the crewmember to attach the line to the pot winch. The master and crewmember, having conducted regular emergency procedure drills, quickly raised the person overboard (PoB) via the pot winch, deployed the overboard ladder, and cut the rope. The PoB sustained some water in the lungs but was otherwise unharmed.

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

The PSL applies to vessels that have carried 10 tonnes or more of oil while operating in Australia, any time during a quarter. It helps fund the response to marine pollution incidents.

The purpose of this policy is to outline the underlying principles for the disclosure and dissemination of vessel tracking information under agreed conditions.

We are responsible for responding to marine oil spills and supporting the National Plan for Maritime Emergency partners in doing the same within their jurisdictions.

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Environmental, scientific and technical functions and resources in spill response.

Accurate weight declaration for cargo containers is a critical safety issue. Shippers must provide a verified gross mass for containers.

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

Advice to vessel owners and masters for the focused inspection campaign on passenger vessel safety requirements.