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The following definitions explain the terms used specifically in the Maritime Training (MT) series documents for Registered training organisations (RTOs)

Find safety equipment guides for class 1, 2 and 3 vessels that hold a certificate of survey.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

An online learning program providing an awareness of how AMSA combats pollution in the marine environment.

The purpose of this notice is to remind vessel owners, operators and masters of:

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

The Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is a mandatory measure that promotes the use of energy efficient (less polluting) equipment and engines on new build ships.

You can submit your completed Seafarer form 419 or Certificate of competency application form 426 at participating Australia Post retail outlets.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

Discover how we’re tackling the challenges around Operation Recovery—YM Efficiency.

Exercise Barossa was a biannual oil spill response exercise conducted in Adelaide under our National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

In this edition we talk about marine surveyor accreditation renewals, a marine safety incident and a safety recall notice.

Details about the Registered training organisation delivered revalidation courses for Masters, Deck and Engineer officers.

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) non-mandatory revised guidelines for the reduction of underwater radiated noise from shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life.