It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

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

The mooring snagged on an unseen underwater object and the chain was pulled out of the bow roller and down the side of the vessel. The vessel capsized with no resulting injuries.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.

Globally, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are controlled through emission standards for marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 130 kilowatts (kW).

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

Find out how to complete the Coxswain Grade 3 declaration (AMSA form 1882) and the on-water tasks required.

Commonwealth entities and Commonwealth companies are required to publish details of the scope and value of remuneration for executive staff and other highly paid employees.

Purpose To ensure that navigation corridors are used appropriately when planning on ECDIS, and to ensure that a voyage plan approved by the ship’s Master is executed within the planne

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

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

You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.

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

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

View the list of vessels declared not to be regulated Australian vessels (RAVs) under section 19 of the Navigation Act 2012

This marine notice is to remind livestock shippers, vessel owners and operators, and the masters of livestock vessels of their obligations to provide and use accurate information in the calculation of vessel stability.

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

We implement the regulations under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 in Australia via supporting legislation which applies to all commercial vessels.