This is advice for ship owners and masters. We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on cargo securing arrangements from 1 August to 31 October 2020. This is in response to recent events where containers have been lost into the sea off the Australian Coast.

AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the security awareness training

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the fire prevention and fire fighting—basic training.

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

Learn your options for fulfilling the mandatory requirement to hold a first aid certificate or equivalent when applying for a domestic certificate of competency.

A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

Shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

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

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Marine order 16 (MO16) and Marine order 19 (MO19) and download a copy of the full report.

We collect and analyse information from reported marine incidents to improve safety across the maritime industry.

Residual current devices minimise the risk of a person receiving an electric shock or being electrocuted when using plug-in electrical equipment on board vessels.

AMSA is committed to safe and clean seas. AMSA, on behalf of Australia, is responsible for the implementation of numerous international conventions and codes to which Australia is a signatory.

A unique identifier—also sometimes called a unique vessel identifier—is like a number plate for your vessel.

AMSA is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2023 annual conference of the Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand (MLAANZ), 4-6 October.

The National Law places obligations on maritime operators and other parties to ensure safety of persons and vessels and protection of the marine environment.