We have four Bombardier Challenger 604 jet aircraft for search and rescue. The Challengers are based out of Perth, Melbourne and Cairns.

There is potential for light-emitting diode lighting on vessels to compromise reception on VHF frequencies.

Exercise Barossa was a biannual oil spill response exercise conducted in Adelaide under our National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.

What changes to Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54) did we seek feedback on?

Find safety equipment guides for class 1, 2 and 3 vessels that hold a certificate of survey.

We are responsible for providing navigational systems and services to facilitate the safe and efficient navigation of ships within Australian waters.

We want to know what you think about enhancing safety management on passenger vessels.

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

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.

Details about the Registered training organisation delivered revalidation courses for Masters, Deck and Engineer officers.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the fire prevention and fire fighting—basic training.

AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the security awareness training

This applies to approved Registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping training leading to a certificate of competency.

In this edition we talk about marine surveyor accreditation renewals, a marine safety incident and a safety recall notice.

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.

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.