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.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

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

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

We are making changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements – national law) 2018 (Marine order 504) to clarify requirements for monitoring and accounting for passengers on domestic commercial vessels.

Overview of the international and domestic legislation and standards that apply in Australia.

AMSA and the Bureau of Meteorology provide vessels with maritime safety information (MSI) about hazards and foreseeable dangers to safe navigation through Australia's marine environment.

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

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in New South Wales.

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

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

Watch previous webinars and access webinar Q & As and presentations.

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).

Safety Alert: 02/2021 aims to raise awareness of correct use of hydrostatic release units, for both float-free life rafts and float-free EPIRBS.