This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

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: 

When completing a bunker delivery note, you will need to include specific details.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

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

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Find out about vessel categories, calculating vessel size, and read the dictionary of definitions.

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

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.

You need to revalidate your STCW CoP or CoC every 5 years. The exact requirements depend on your certificate, sea service and training.

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