AMSA Connect phone services may have longer wait times on Monday 1 June 2026 while we operate with reduced staffing due to the Reconciliation Day Public Holiday in Canberra. Our search and rescue team will continue to operate during this time.
This International Maritime Organization publication guides the qualifications, training and experience necessary for undertaking the role of the designated person under the provisions of the
Australia regulates emissions from all ships (including cargo ships, bulk carriers and other vessels) to protect the marine environment and human health from air pollution and to ensure international emission standards are met. You must comply with these requirements when operating in Australian waters.
As part of the North-East Shipping Management Plan, governments have implemented a range of actions to ensure shipping within the Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait and Coral Sea operate to the highest standard possible.
The National Plan principles are to protect the community, environment and maritime industries, give effect to international conventions and integrate with Australian emergency management arrangements.
It is mandatory under Australian law for certain vessels and fixed or floating platforms to carry a garbage management plan, display placards and maintain a garbage record book.
Advice for those control agencies that have jurisdictional or legislative responsibilities for marine oil spills, consistent with the oil spill contingency plans, and as stakeholders in the Nationa
In issue 10, read about how safe vessel access is essential for the safety of everyone involved. Including embarking and disembarking a vessel, gangways and the crew who rig them.
Transfer, suspend or revoke a certificate or approval for a domestic commercial vessel. You may need to transfer the certificate or approval when you sell or purchase a vessel.