AMSA surveyor’s will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our safety of navigation focused inspection campaign.

Advice to vessel owners and masters for the focused inspection campaign on passenger vessel safety requirements.

This marine notice highlights shipowners, operators, masters and crews obligation to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving a ship’s elevator.

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

On 30 August 1992 the fuel tank of Era was ruptured by the bow of the tug Turmoil during berthing operations at Port Bonython, South Australia, during high winds. Approximately 300 tonnes of bunker fuel was released into Spencer Gulf.

We contribute to safety in the region by working with our geographic neighbours.

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

On 28 July 1988, the livestock carrier Al Qurain struck a wharf heavily while berthing in Portland, Victoria and severely ruptured a side fuel tank. An estimated 184 tonnes of fuel oil escaped into Portland Harbour.

The 278th meeting of the Board was held virtually via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.

South Australia hosted the 2017 National Plan Exercise from 5 to 7 December in Adelaide.

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

Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.

The following statistics relate to the complaints received by AMSA since we issued Marine notice 04/2020 (expired 30 September 2020) and Marine notice 10/2020 (expired 28 February 2021).

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.

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.

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