The short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

This five-year outlook of future action covers specific industry issues, international developments, priorities for standards, and legislative expiries.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

You need to keep your certificate of recognition current to keep working as an international seafarer in Australia. Make sure you renew your overseas (primary) STCW certificate before applying to revalidate your CoR.

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

Oil tankers above 150 gross tonnage and other ships of 400 gross tonnage or above must record oil-relevant operations.

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.

The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

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

A marine notice provides important safety related information, general guidance and details about upcoming changes to legislation to the shipping and maritime community.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group (NE WSM WG).

The purpose of this notice is to remind vessel owners, operators and masters of:

We work with a range of stakeholders on education and safety in the Torres Strait.

You must revalidate your CoST every 5 years to keep it current. Find out when to apply, what you need and how to revalidate your CoST.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: