The Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is a mandatory measure that promotes the use of energy efficient (less polluting) equipment and engines on new build ships.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

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In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

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. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risk involved with getting on and off domestic commercial vessels.

We will conduct a focused inspection campaign on lifejacket risk assessment requirements on DCVs.

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. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

In this edition we explain about National Law audits,

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.

We want your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 57 (Helicopter operations). The proposed updates will ensure the marine order remains current and gives effect to new international requirements.

This marine notice provides information on how the automatic channel switching feature in VHF digital selective calling (DSC) radios may impact voice communications during safety critical operations.

Find out how New Zealand STCW seafarer certificates compare to Australian STCW seafarer certificates.

Residual current devices minimise the risk of a person receiving an electric shock or being electrocuted when using plug-in electrical equipment on board vessels.

The short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

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