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This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

Find out about AMSA’s performance and stay informed about our progress against key initiatives for 2024–25.

On 22 January 1982 at approximately 9 pm, the oil tanker Esso Gippsland was in the process of loading at Port Stanvac jetty, South Australia, when a large quantity of industrial fuel oil leaked from the air vent and ullage port of its no.2 starboard tank.

On 21 May 1990 an extensive oil slick was sighted approximately four nautical miles south-east of Cape Otway by the pilot of a light aircraft. The Australian-flagged tanker Arthur Phillip was later established as the source of the spill.

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

Australia has an interest in ensuring that the ships which visit our ports and transit our waters are seaworthy, have competent crews, and are able to safely navigate through our sensitive marine areas.

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Oil spill control agents (OSCA) may assist in oil spill clean up in Australian waters.

Getting hooked-up is one of the most dangerous situations you can experience on a trawler. Be prepared. Knowing what you and your crew need to do can save lives.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group (NE WSM WG).

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

If you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.

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

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more