Controlling the risks that weather and water pose to a vessel.

Our structure gives you an idea of which area can help you when you get in touch.

There is increasing use of remotely operated and autonomous technology in Australia and worldwide across a range of fields.

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

On 22 January 1982 at approximately 9 pm, the oil tanker Esso Gippsland was in the process of loading at Port Stanvac jetty, South Australia, when a large quantity of industrial fuel oil leaked from the air vent and ullage port of its no.2 starboard tank.

In this edition, we talk about how Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual 2 consultation closed, shaft surveys explained and some frequently asked questions related to AMS audits

Feedback from stakeholders about proposed changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements) 2018 (MO504) relating to safety management systems (SMS).

On 21 May 1990 an extensive oil slick was sighted approximately four nautical miles south-east of Cape Otway by the pilot of a light aircraft. The Australian-flagged tanker Arthur Phillip was later established as the source of the spill.

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

The following statistics relate to the complaints received by AMSA since we issued Marine notice 04/2020 (expired 30 September 2020) and Marine notice 10/2020 (expired 28 February 2021).

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

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.

Maritime discharges of oil and noxious liquid substances during emergencies and pollution response situations.

A guide for domestic commercial vessels

The inaugural Australian VTS Award saw Brisbane VTS operators Todd Stewart and Ricky Blake commended for their actions, which had a profound impact on the outcome of two men and a young boy lost at sea.

When Port Hedland VTS received notification of four people clinging to a vessel in the anchorage zone, they wasted no time co-ordinating local assets to effect a rescue worthy of a nomination for the Australian VTS Award.

You have a responsibility not to pollute the sea, and to be aware of the laws about oil and garbage pollution from vessels, including fishing vessels.

On 1 October 1973, the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) came into operation.

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