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.

Our information publication scheme provides access to details about AMSA's operations.

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

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 program of regulatory activities was completed during the 2017–2018 financial year.

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.

We know it's not just about the salary, so we offer a range of attractive benefits.

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

There are a range of chemical tools which can reduce the harmful effects of an oil spill.

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.

Lives continue to be lost every year in Australia when people go overboard from vessels, without a lifejacket. The simple truth is lifejackets save lives, but only if they’re worn. It’s time to get on board with lifejacket safety.

Access AMSA safety alerts for domestic commercial vessels and the international shipping community.

Find out who can be the designated person for a DCV and what they need to do.

Read about the changes we have made to the NSCV since 2020.

Under the National Plan, we have marine pollution response equipment positioned in strategic locations around Australia to support response to an incident.

The following definitions explain the terms used specifically in the Maritime Training (MT) series documents for Registered training organisations (RTOs)

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.