Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

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

Commonwealth legislation requires a verified gross mass (VGM) be supplied before a container can be loaded onto a ship.

Read about the results of the consultation on new reporting rules for lost and observed freight containers at sea, mainly affecting Marine Order 27 (MO27)

A passenger vessel travelling at speed collided with a cliff face resulting in serious injuries to passengers and major structural damage to the vessel.

This agreement sets out the plan for how Australia will respond to marine pollution spills in Australian waters.

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.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in New South Wales.

How we ensure we are a gender equitable employer

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

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with the carriage of battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) on roll-on, roll-off (RORO) ferries.

On 1 October 1973, the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) came into operation.

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.

On the evening of 2 April 2022, a Sydney Harbour ferry was operating a regular route between Manly and Circular Quay. A group of young males were exhibiting risk taking behaviour on the deck during adverse weather conditions. One of the group jumped, stumbled, and fell overboard without a lifejacket. The master came about and followed the ferry track back at dead slow to find the person overboard (POB). The POB had the presence of mind to use his mobile phone torch light in the dark to alert the master of his presence and was rescued.

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

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