The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.

Constructing the hull, decks, superstructures, deckhouses and bulkheads.

This program of regulatory activities was completed during the 2017–2018 financial year.

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.

AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.

A charter vessel with passengers was conducting a cruise around Sydney Harbour when it narrowly missed an unlit runabout at night. The vessel ran aground, and two attempts to tow the vessel off the sandbank were unsuccessful. The investigation found that the master did not risk-assess the route and respective conditions. The vessel safety management system provided the master with no clear direction on safe routes to follow. The command, control, and communication with and between the crew in relation to emergency procedures and response was ineffective.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

If you're planning to bring a vessel to Australia, or take a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) on an overseas voyage, you need to comply with Australian regulations and international standards.  

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the fire prevention and fire fighting—basic training.

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At 8.55 am on 10 September 1979, the tanker World Encouragement was conducting berthing operations at an Australian Oil Refinery (AOR) mooring at Kurnell in Botany Bay, New South Wales, when oil began rising to the water surface from beneath the ship.

We contribute to safety in the region by working with our geographic neighbours.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in New South Wales.

A timeline of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA’s) involvement in the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

How to obtain a certificate of equivalence.

Domestic commercial fishing vessels may transit between the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around Norfolk island and the Australian mainland.

On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.

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