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.

Marine Order 503 (Certificates of survey – national law) 2018 (MO503) outlines when a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) needs a certificate of survey, and related survey requirements. These requirements help ensure that commercial vessels operating in Australia are safe and seaworthy.

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

AMSA approved training organisations delivering Continued competence (Certificate of Safety Training) (COST).

Just before midnight on 24 January 2006, approximately 25 tonnes of heavy fuel oil was spilt from the bulk carrier Global Peace while berthing at the RG Tanner Coal loading facility in Gladstone in Queensland.

Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

On 3 August 1999 the Laura D’Amato, a 96,121 DWT Italian registered oil tanker, was berthed alongside at the Shell Gore Bay terminal in Sydney discharging its cargo of Murban light crude oil.

Australia’s policy is that those who pollute our marine environment should be responsible for cleaning up and repairing the damage they have caused. If AMSA has to do this because they do not, then they should pay AMSA.

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.

The Maritine Agencies Forum (MAF) provides a forum for collaboration on maritime safety and other issues.

NOPSEMA has been working with state authorities to improve and streamline consultation practices within the offshore petroleum industry, and provide advice on regulatory requirements for offshore petroleum activities.

An index to guide you through the supporting documents for the National Plan.

We’ve prepared materials to help you understand your requirements and what you need to do.

Sudden vessel movement resulting in master incapacitation highlights onboard safety risks

Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

Arrangements between government and industry under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies to respond to shipping casualties.