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  • How marine orders are created
    Find out what marine orders are, why they exist and how they are written.
    Last updated: 02/12/2024
  • Implementation and application of the National Plan
    The 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 reporting
    All 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 code
    The 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 incidents
    We 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 welfare
    In 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 Council
    Last updated: 01/04/2019
  • Land
    Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.
    Last updated: 07/15/2020
  • Laura D'Amato, 3 August 1999
    On 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—MT07
    The 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 complaints
    AMSA has a fair, and non-discriminatory procurement complaints handling process.
    Last updated: 02/23/2024
  • Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) radio logbook
    The 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 team
    Following 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
  • Great Barrier Reef coastal pilots fatigue study
    Fatigue is a real issue for coastal pilots. We have put a number of controls in place to help deal with the potential for fatigue.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • Great North East Channel planning chartlets
    Geographical overview and chartlets of the Great North East Channel—Booby Island to Dalrymple Island via Prince of Wales Channel.
    Last updated: 08/03/2020
  • IMO guidance - requirements to qualify as a designated person on a vessel
    This International Maritime Organization publication guides the qualifications, training and experience necessary for undertaking the role of the designated person under the provisions of the
    Last updated: 11/01/2023
  • Guide to registering your ship on the Australian general shipping register
    Read this guide to understand your responsibilities under the Shipping Registration Act 1981.
    Last updated: 08/22/2023
  • Health Stress and Fatigue Study 1997
    This study is the first to present information about the entire seafarer industry.
    Last updated: 01/03/2024
  • Hydrographers Passage planning chartlets
    Geographical overview and planning chartlets for the Great Barrier Reef Hydrographers Passage —Blossom Bank to Tern Island via Hydrographers Passage.
    Last updated: 08/03/2020