Consultation Report – October 2022

Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

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.

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.

Globally, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are controlled through emission standards for marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 130 kilowatts (kW).

Carry the type of lifejacket required for your vessel's highest service category. You can choose self-inflating, manual inflating or foam buoyancy lifejackets.

IMO performance standards require back-up arrangements to be in place in case of ECDIS failure.

This page outlines the types of survey reports and details an AMSA assessor looks for when reviewing an application for approval.

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

This marine notice draws attention to responsible navigational practices which masters and officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships operating in Australian waters should follow.

This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.

Operators and crew of these types of operations face unique safety challenges and risk.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe in the air.

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.

Safety Alert: 02/2021 aims to raise awareness of correct use of hydrostatic release units, for both float-free life rafts and float-free EPIRBS.

We are responsible for providing navigational systems and services to facilitate the safe and efficient navigation of ships within Australian waters.

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

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

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