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

AMSA is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2023 annual conference of the Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand (MLAANZ), 4-6 October.

On 21 July 1991 Greek tanker Kirki lost its bow off the coast of Western Australia, resulting in a major pollution incident.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

We have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.

A Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) is a ship-specific plan to improve the energy efficiency of a ship.

NOPSEMA has been working with state authorities to improve and streamline consultation practices within the offshore petroleum industry, and provide advice on regulatory requirements for offshore petroleum activities.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

AMSA approved training organisations delivering Continued competence (Certificate of Safety Training) (COST).

Find out how to make an MLC complaint and how AMSA responds to MLC complaints.

PurposeA reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations.

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

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Tasmania.

On the morning of 24 April 2022, a fishing vessel ran aground on a reef between Bundaberg and Torres Strait. The master and two deck hands had been underway for six days prior to the grounding. The master was fatigued, having had little sleep given the watchkeeping schedule and the competency levels of the two deckhands.

A fire occurred on a passenger vessel in a busy harbour. The master and crew took immediate action and followed emergency procedures to disembark and transfer 73 passengers safely to another ferry. The vessel’s structural and fixed firefighting systems worked effectively to contain and extinguish the fire.

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

We’ve prepared materials to help you understand your requirements and what you need to do.