All vessel owners need to do a risk assessment to work out what medical and first aid equipment to carry. Class 1, 2 and 3 survey vessels have minimum medical and first aid equipment they are required to carry.

This marine notice advises vessel owners, vessel operators, masters, officers, seafarer training organisations and industry organisations that AMSA does not consider electronic visual distress signals (EVDs) to be a suitable replacement for pyrotechnic distress signals.

Accredited government and private surveyors, and recognised organisations who are qualified to conduct surveys on domestic commercial vessels.

A powered barge with a mounted crane became unstable and capsized in 3.5 metres of water during lifting operations of a concrete structure.

Watch the video of Mark Jacobs who has hung up his snorkel and fins to help save lives across 10 per cent of the Earth’s surface.

You must read and agree to this policy and rules of conduct before booking your exam.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Department of Transport, Western Australia.

A safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

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.

We are seeking your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 47 (Offshore Industry Units).

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.

Ships registered on the Australian general shipping register have Australian nationality.

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

AMSA surveyors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our planned maintenance focused inspection campaign.

Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.

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

Marine Order 55 (Vessels carrying industrial personnel) 2024 Consultation Report – Feb - Apr 2024