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.

Find out about the special arrangements for vessels which meet the definition of ‘tender’ under the national law.

Understand the state of the Australian maritime workforce. Find out how many domestic and international seafarers are certificated by AMSA to work in Australia.

How to calculate and record your sea service for a near coastal certificate of competency.

This marine notice advises vessel owners, vessel operators, masters, officers, seafarer training organisations and industry organisations that AMSA does not consider electronic visual distress signals (EVDs) to be a suitable replacement for pyrotechnic distress signals.

In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.

Environmental, scientific and technical functions and resources in spill response.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

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

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

Accurate weight declaration for cargo containers is a critical safety issue. Shippers must provide a verified gross mass for containers.

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

We are seeking your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 47 (Offshore Industry Units).

Find out the requirements you need to fulfill to obtain an international endorsement.