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

As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.

The provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ship-generated waste is vital to preventing marine pollution.

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.

Find out about the process of obtaining a near coastal certificate.

This marine notice highlights the need for shipowners, operators, masters and crews to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving height and the risk of falling.

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Recommendations for the carriage of plastic pellets by sea in freight containers, which were released on 19 April 2024.

Guidance for calculating your sea service equivalence if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Rating (specialist seaman department), Maritime Warfare Officer (Maritime Warfare department) or RAN Leading Seaman, Petty Officer, Chief Petty Officer or Warrant Officer (Marine Engineering or Electrical Technical department).

Your New Zealand seafarer qualifications allow you to gain a Certificate of recognition for your qualification in Australia.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of structural and stowage requirements for shipping containers and other CTUs in Australian ports.

In this edition we talk about Marine Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual – Part 2 , we include a Case Study about Compliance action on an AMS’s accreditation and decks on domestic commercial vessels

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.

All regulated Australian vessels must have a minimum safe crewing determination (MSCD). Find out how to prepare your crewing arrangement, check qualifications, and submit your application or renewal.

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

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

On Wednesday 2 August AMSA will be hosting a Safety Management System workshop in Airlie Beach.