This marine notice is to remind livestock shippers, vessel owners and operators, and the masters of livestock vessels of their obligations to provide and use accurate information in the calculation of vessel stability.

Read a summary of results from the 2024 consultation on Marine Order 91 and download a copy of the full report.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels[1] when at berth in the Port of Sydney Harbour.

The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

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

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

If you submit an incomplete application, we will not progress your application for a domestic commercial vessel permission or approval.

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

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

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

This safety alert provides guidance to operators of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on risks associated with safety management systems inadequately considering electrical systems and other potential fire hazards.

We offer nationally recognised units of competency in marine pollution response and incident management.

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

There are a range of chemical tools which can reduce the harmful effects of an oil spill.

Download a list of DCVs that hold a certificate of survey or exemption here.

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