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Standards for 'fast craft': vessels capable of speeds over 25 knots.

Specifies the minimum standards for design and construction and safety equipment.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

Our role in working with the offshore industry.

Advice for operators and masters on regulations specific to the transfer of oil cargoes between oil tankers at sea for domestic commercial vessels, regulated Australian vessels and foreign flagged vessels.

On Scene newsletter issue 32—October 2018—covers topics relating to the global low sulphur fuel transition, National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies and provides an update on events and movements within states around Australia.

Our information publication scheme provides access to details about the operations of our organisation.

All domestic commercial vessels are required to have a national law certificate of survey—unless an exemption applies. The new survey requirements for domestic commercial vessels start on 1 July 2018.

Following a report to AMSA, and subsequent investigation, the Pax Phoenix was fined for illegally discharging oily water into the marine environment near Holbourne Island, Queensland on 2 September 2001.

If you have been issued with an infringement notice, you have 28 days to pay the infringement penalty or contact us about your payment options.

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

This safety alert draws the attention of vessel operators to the importance of planned maintenance in ensuring safe operation of domestic commercial vessels.

Australia’s policy is that those who pollute our marine environment should be responsible for cleaning up and repairing the damage they have caused. If AMSA has to do this because they do not, then they should pay AMSA.

Our stance is that shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

How we process your Certificate of recognition application after it has been submitted.

We are committed to nurturing your development and helping you reach your goals.

There are laws against ship sourced pollution and those responsible may be prosecuted under state or territory legislation.

Ships that are not operated and managed to meet applicable standards, and relevant Australian laws, pose an increased risk to seafarers, other ships and the marine environment. These ships may be refused access or granted conditional entry to Australian ports

These groups advise on effective policy, regulations and standards.