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  • shipping containers
    Dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes handbook
    This handbook is an information resource for those involved in the transport of dangerous goods intended to be shipped by sea.
    Last updated: 07/27/2022
  • Discharge standards
    A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.
    Last updated: 08/15/2025
  • Dispersant response
    Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.
    Last updated: 03/07/2025
  • Domestic commercial vessel inspections
    We inspect domestic commercial vessels to ensure crew, vessel, and operational safety.
    Last updated: 08/01/2025
  • ECDIS familiarisation
    ECDIS familiarisation ensures that master and navigating officers are familiar with the specific make and model of the ECDIS equipment onboard (including backup) before taking charge of a navigational watch.
    Last updated: 11/26/2021
  • Navigating coastal waters
    There are aids and rules for navigating Australian coastal waters, particularly in sensitive sea areas. Coastal pilots and vessel traffic services aid in preventing incidents and restrictions apply to operating commercial fishing and offshore exploration and production activities.
    Last updated: 11/17/2017
  • About
    As Australia’s national regulatory body, we promote the safety and protection of our marine environment and combat ship-sourced pollution. We provide the infrastructure for safety of navigation in Australian waters, and maintain a national search and rescue service for the maritime and aviation sectors.
    Last updated: 01/19/2023
  • Endorsements for Certificates of recognition
    Find out about transferring your endorsements, or getting them recognized for your Certificate of recognition.
    Last updated: 10/27/2020
  • Environmental, scientific and technical resources
    Environmental, scientific and technical functions and resources in spill response.
    Last updated: 12/21/2022
  • Equivalent means of compliance
    If you have an alternative way of meeting your safety requirements, you can make an equivalent means of compliance application.
    Last updated: 06/12/2020
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    Esso Gippsland, 22 January 1982
    On 22 January 1982 at approximately 9 pm, the oil tanker Esso Gippsland was in the process of loading at Port Stanvac jetty, South Australia, when a large quantity of industrial fuel oil leaked from the air vent and ullage port of its no.2 starboard tank.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • Evaluations—STCW certificate of competency/proficiency and short courses—MT04
    Our process for conducting Registered training organisation evaluations.
    Last updated: 07/28/2025
  • Executive remuneration reporting
    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.
    Last updated: 09/17/2020
  • Fair treatment of seafarers in the event of a maritime accident
    Seafarers often spend many months working away from family and friends with this situation being made worse if the vessel they are engaged on is involved in a maritime accident
    Last updated: 01/11/2024
  • Fees for STCW course delivery approval—MT06
    We charge fees for evaluating and approving courses that are delivered by Registered training organisations.
    Last updated: 07/01/2024
  • Fees for surveyor accreditation scheme
    Fees associated with the delivery of the accredited marine surveyor scheme and applications for an equivalent means of compliance.
    Last updated: 09/22/2020
  • Fire prevention and fire fighting—basic
    AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the fire prevention and fire fighting—basic training.
    Last updated: 10/27/2020
  • Fishing for safety video
    A video explaining how to develop a safety management system.
    Last updated: 08/14/2023
  • Focused inspection campaign – Planned maintenance on DCVs
    From 1 May 2023 to 30 June 2023, we will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on planned maintenance requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).
    Last updated: 05/05/2023
  • vessel safety
    Focused inspection campaign—passenger tender vessel safety (WA/NT only)
    Advice to vessel owners and masters for the Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on passenger (class 1) vessel tenders in Western Australia and Northern Territory.
    Last updated: 08/30/2023