Australia Bay Seafoods General Manager and career fisherman Michael O’Brien, talks to AMSA about how the tragic loss of life with the capsizing of FV Dianne and FV Cassandra prompted them to reinforce their approach to safety.

Prevention from marine pollution is imperative to protect Australia’s unique marine environments and the livelihoods of thousands of Australians.

If you are looking to purchase a vessel and would like to know the current ownership details or you need detailed information on a registered ship, a title extract will provide this information.

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

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

Launch your career with AMSA.

The 2023 Shellfish Futures conference will be held in Smithton, Tasmania from 7-8 September.

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

Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations (Class 1B) are required to carry a Scale D medical cabinet and a Scale F first aid kit on board.

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

A gala dinner will be held in Newcastle, NSW on 1 September 2023 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Mission to Seafarers’ presence in Newcastle.

AMSA is proud to sponsor the Environmental Stewardship Award at the 2023 Tasmanian Seafood Awards.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Marine and Safety Tasmania.

The 275th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, in Canberra, ACT.