Seafarers often spend many months working away from family and friends with this situation being made worse if the vessel they are engaged on is involved in a maritime accident

We charge fees for evaluating and approving courses that are delivered by Registered training organisations.

As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

AMSA approved training organisations delivering Continued competence (Certificate of Safety Training) (COST).

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

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

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water.

At approximately 5.30 am WA time on Friday 21 August 2009 the Montara Wellhead mobile drilling unit, located 140 miles offshore from the north-west Australian coast, had an uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons from one of the platform wells. Consequently oil escaped to the surface and gaseous hydrocarbons escaped into the atmosphere.

On 21 July 1991 Greek tanker Kirki lost its bow off the coast of Western Australia, resulting in a major pollution incident.

NOPSEMA has been working with state authorities to improve and streamline consultation practices within the offshore petroleum industry, and provide advice on regulatory requirements for offshore petroleum activities.

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

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The Maritine Agencies Forum (MAF) provides a forum for collaboration on maritime safety and other issues.

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.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.

Join the event online or in person at East Fremantle Yacht Club in WA.