This feedback report summarises submissions we received on the proposed changes to Marine Order 27.

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

AMSA conducted a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on domestic commercial vessel construction barges from 1 May to 30 June 2022.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.

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

On the morning of 24 April 2022, a fishing vessel ran aground on a reef between Bundaberg and Torres Strait. The master and two deck hands had been underway for six days prior to the grounding. The master was fatigued, having had little sleep given the watchkeeping schedule and the competency levels of the two deckhands.

If you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.

In this edition we give guidance on managing some of the changes mentioned in Schedule 1 of MO503, explain electrical plan approval requirements, and more.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.

Proof of identity is required when applying for a certificate of competency or seafarer’s service book.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group (NE WSM WG).

The benefits and eligibility requirements of registration on the Australian international shipping register (AISR).

Safety Alert: 02/2021 aims to raise awareness of correct use of hydrostatic release units, for both float-free life rafts and float-free EPIRBS.

The use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) on board ships contributes significantly to the safety of navigation.

On 21 May 1990 an extensive oil slick was sighted approximately four nautical miles south-east of Cape Otway by the pilot of a light aircraft. The Australian-flagged tanker Arthur Phillip was later established as the source of the spill.