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One of the most dangerous situations you can experience on a trawler is getting hooked-up. If you’re a trawler operator, knowing what you and your crew need to do can save lives.

If you are a supervisor or qualified person working in the Australian maritime industry, you will need to observe and sign off a seafarer using a task book.

How to find out about maritime skilled migration to Australia.

This page outlines the types of survey reports and details an AMSA assessor looks for when reviewing an application for approval.

Instructions for accredited surveyors to conduct surveys and inspections of domestic commercial vessels.

AMSA’s invoicing process is changing. From 1 March 2022, all invoices for AMSA must be emailed as a PDF attachment to our new centralised email address (invoices@amsa.gov.au) for automated processing. This will ensure invoices are processed more quickly for payment.

Information for registered training organisations.

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

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

Download a list of DCVs that hold a certificate of survey or exemption here.

All ships must follow the requirements of MARPOL Annex V when discharging cargo residue.

This marine notice highlights the importance of ensuring navigation bridge visibility on all vessels sailing in Australian waters. Vessel operators, masters and navigational officers should take note of its content.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Department of Transport, Western Australia.

Complete this form to notify us about a safety concern.

In issue 16, read about how planned maintenance can have a significant impact on the safety of the vessel, people, and the marine environment.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

This heritage management plan concerns the lighthouse and surrounding land.

Our network includes the 1881 Montague Island Lighthouse in New South Wales.

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.