In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.

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

The content of the Engineer cadet program including certificate and short courses, qualifying sea service and medical fitness.

Use this appropriate crewing evaluation template to record your crewing assessment and appropriate crewing outcomes in your vessel’s safety management system.

This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.

You have a responsibility not to pollute the sea, and to be aware of the laws about oil and garbage pollution from vessels, including fishing vessels.

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) non-mandatory revised guidelines for the reduction of underwater radiated noise from shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life. 

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

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

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

Information regarding remote survey requests for ships detained in Australia.

Preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships.

In this edition we look at the most common reasons for certificate of survey refusal.

Common questions about the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part C–Design and construction, Section 2, Watertight and weathertight integrity.

Exercise Barossa was a biannual oil spill response exercise conducted in Adelaide under our National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.

Access AMSA safety alerts for domestic commercial vessels and the international shipping community.