All ships must follow the requirements of MARPOL Annex V when discharging cargo residue.

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

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

Australia’s first recorded major oil spill occurred on Saturday 28 November 1903 in Port Phillip Bay.

Australia Bay Seafoods General Manager and career fisherman Michael O’Brien, talks to AMSA about how the tragic loss of life with the capsizing of FV Dianne and FV Cassandra prompted them to reinforce their approach to safety.

Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons

When a livestock ship, certified with an Australian Certificate for the Carriage of Livestock (ACCL), carries cattle and/or buffalo, cargo hold decks should be washed and cleaned regularly.

Scams are intended to trick you into giving out your personal information or paying money.

On 29 October 1981 the 213-metre 16,336 gross tonnage Ro-Ro container vessel, Anro Asia, grounded near the northern tip of Bribie Island while entering Moreton Bay.

Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.

(1)  The criteria for issue to a person of an unrestricted pilot licence, for a stated pilotage area, are that the person: 

Accredited government and private surveyors, and recognised organisations who are qualified to conduct surveys on domestic commercial vessels.

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

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.