PurposeThis marine notice informs ship operators and recognised organisations of AMSA’s interpretation for the installation and testing of oil filtering equipment (oily water separators) i

Generic equivalent solutions (GES) support national standards by allowing the use of new technology and other solutions.

We are making changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements – national law) 2018 (Marine order 504) to clarify requirements for monitoring and accounting for passengers on domestic commercial vessels.

As manager of Australia’s National Plan, we have a fixed wing aerial dispersant capability as a key component of Australia’s capacity to respond to oil spills in the marine environment.

How to manage a deceased estate with AMSA.

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.

The Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) produces and publishes Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) covering Australian, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Australian Antarctic Territory waters.

What you need to do if you want to transfer, suspend or revoke a certificate or approval.

All domestic commercial vessels must have a certificate of survey unless exempt.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

Brings attention to the potential hazards and risks associated with accommodation ladders rigged with unapproved or inadequate secondary means of support arrangements.

All domestic commercial vessels are required to have a national law certificate of survey—unless an exemption applies.

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

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue risk management' held 19 February 2025.

On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.

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

This feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.