We authorise and audit vessel traffic service (VTS) providers in Australia.

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This calculator displays the limit of liability under CLC92 and LLMC96 for oil pollution damage by oil-carrying ships.

Since December 2016, we have conducted 185 compliance checks on 88 cruise ships with 100 per cent compliance observed.

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

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

With the introduction of a new revised Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency) on 1 January 2023 following extensive industry consulta

During a private charter a passenger fell down a stairwell and sustained serious injuries. The area around the top of the stairwell had a recess that reduced the floor area slightly and could be missed during movements. The stairs themselves were not found to be contributory to this incident. However, the spiral design proved problematic for providing post-incident medical assistance for the passenger. Any area that may present a safety risk to passengers onboard a vessel should be risk assessed, with appropriate control measures put in place to ensure passenger safety.

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