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

In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

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

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.

AMSA is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2023 annual conference of the Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand (MLAANZ), 4-6 October.

Find out how to complete the Coxswain Grade 3 declaration (AMSA form 1882) and the on-water tasks required.

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

As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

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

Advice about the maximum continuous period that a seafarer can serve on board a vessel without taking leave.

Procedures for STCW courses provided by Registered training organisations including e-learning, distance learning and blended learning, GMDSS ROC and short courses.

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.

The global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.

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