If you undertake towing operations with your vessel, there are unique risks that you must consider within your risk assessment as part of the safety management system.

A safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.

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.

This applies to approved Registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping training leading to a certificate of competency.

Find out what was discussed at decarbonisation roundtables attended by shipping industry representatives. By hosting these roundtables, AMSA aims to foster collaboration in the Australian shipping industry as it transitions away from carbon-based fuels.

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

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

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

Ships registered on the Australian general shipping register have Australian nationality.

Marine safety agencies deliver essential services across Australia, including local waterways management, environmental oversight, pilotage, navigation aids, ports, harbours and mooring operations, and recreational boating support.

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.

Providing 24/7 search and rescue (SAR) service for Australia.

On 6 February 1988 the Hong Kong registered bulk carrier Sir Alexander Glen lost approximately 450 tonnes of heavy fuel oil into the waters off Port Walcott, Western Australia when a bunker tank was holed by the ship's anchor.

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

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.