Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

Globally, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are controlled through emission standards for marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 130 kilowatts (kW).

Our search and rescue incidents from 2017–18.

Australia is standing for election to a key role on the Council of the International Maritime Organization.

Follow these steps to apply for an initial STCW certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency. Find out what you need to do to meet eligibility requirements, complete training and sea service and submit your application.

Standards for maintaining buoyancy after flooding, grounding, or collision.

In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.

Explore the trends in vessel design, materials and certification shaping Australia’s domestic fleet. See what was built, where, and how vessels are evolving to meet industry needs.

This marine notice informs shipowners, operators, masters and bridge watchkeepers of the availability of a Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) in the Australia and New Zealand region.

DCV Safety Alert: 1/2021 aims to raise awareness of recommendations made by the United States, National Transportation Safety Board, following the investigation into the fire and subsequent loss of the passenger vessel Conception.

In this edition we explain correct and incorrect use of conditions.

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

A summary list of major historical oil spill incidents.

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

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

PurposeA reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations.

In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.