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.

This marine notice advises vessel owners, vessel operators, masters, officers, seafarer training organisations and industry organisations that AMSA does not consider electronic visual distress signals (EVDs) to be a suitable replacement for pyrotechnic distress signals.

In September 2017 the Western Australian Department of Transport ran Exercise Ningaloo Challenge, which was the largest and most complex maritime environmental emergency response exercise ever conducted in WA.

You must read and agree to this policy and rules of conduct before booking your exam.

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

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

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

We are seeking your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 47 (Offshore Industry Units).

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

Rules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

AMSA surveyors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our planned maintenance focused inspection campaign.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the China Maritime Safety Administration (China MSA).

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.