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Former South Australia police officer helps save maritime livesWatch the video of Mark Jacobs who has hung up his snorkel and fins to help save lives across 10 per cent of the Earth’s surface.Last updated: 05/03/2022- Freedom of InformationWe make a range of information available for public access. You can also formally request access to documents we hold under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).Last updated: 02/03/2021
- Garbage management planA garbage management plan is an effective way to reduce garbage generated on board and ensure its effective disposal, to protect our marine environment. Under Australian maritime legislation it is mandatory for certain vessels to carry a garbage management plan.Last updated: 08/13/2020
- Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait and Coral SeaA particularly sensitive sea area (PSSA) is given special protection because of its vulnerability to damage from international shipping activities.Last updated: 10/19/2023
HF radiotelephone monitoring in AustraliaFrom 1 January 2022, AMSA will provide 24-hour nationwide monitoring of high frequency (HF) radiotelephone distress, urgency and safety communications in Australia.Last updated: 12/17/2021- How marine orders are createdFind out what marine orders are, why they exist and how they are written.Last updated: 02/12/2024
- Implementation and application of the National PlanThe National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (the National Plan) sets out national arrangements, policies and principles for managing maritime environmental emergencies.Last updated: 08/04/2023
- Incident reportingAll vessels involved in a marine incident in Australian waters need to make a report. If you have an emergency dial 000 or 112 (satellite phone) for help.Last updated: 03/18/2019
- International Safety Management codeThe International safety management code (ISM code) governs the safe operation of ships and pollution prevention. We are responsible for issuing ISM code certification for Australian registered vessels, however AMSA has authorised recognised organisations to conduct this service.Last updated: 01/21/2021
- Investigation of domestic commercial vessel marine incidentsWe collect and analyse information from reported marine incidents to improve safety across the maritime industry.Last updated: 01/04/2021
- Is it a domestic commercial vessel?In Australia, domestic commercial vessels are regulated under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 (national law act). The National Law Act underpins the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety (national system).Last updated: 04/13/2023
- Seafarer welfareIn Australia, the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) is implemented primarily through the Navigation Act 2012 and associated delegated legislation such as Marine Order 11 (Living and working conditions on vessels). We inspect vessels, develop seafarer welfare guidance and programs, and process complaints under the MLC. We are responsible for investigating seafarer health and safety issues on prescribed vessels engaged in trade on international or interstate voyages. Also see the Australian Seafarers' Welfare CouncilLast updated: 01/04/2019
- LandBe prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.Last updated: 07/15/2020
- Laura D'Amato, 3 August 1999On 3 August 1999 the Laura D’Amato, a 96,121 DWT Italian registered oil tanker, was berthed alongside at the Shell Gore Bay terminal in Sydney discharging its cargo of Murban light crude oil.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- Lecturer qualifications required for STCW course delivery—MT07The minimum certification and qualifications required by lecturers to deliver our approved courses for the issue of an AMSA STCW Certificate. These requirements are in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978, as amended (STCW).Last updated: 12/28/2022
- Managing procurement complaintsAMSA has a fair, and non-discriminatory procurement complaints handling process.Last updated: 02/23/2024
- Mandating lifejacket wear requirements consultation – Frequently asked questionsShow all / Hide allLast updated: 11/02/2022
- Mandatory MARPOL pollution reportingIn some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.Last updated: 06/29/2023
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) radio logbookThe GMDSS radio log book is available to download free of charge.Last updated: 01/01/2024
- Global Peace oil spill—report of the incident analysis teamFollowing the Global Peace oil spill in Gladstone on 24 January 2006, two separate inquiries were undertaken to investigate the circumstances surrounding the cause of, and response to the oil spill.Last updated: 11/09/2020