Marine Order 55 (Vessels carrying industrial personnel) 2024, requires that industrial personnel have appropriate safety training prior to embarking on a vessel.
This investigation represents the final phase of a comprehensive research program designed to investigate the contributing factors to fatigue in the work practices of Great Barrier Reef pilots.
Provision of infrastructure and regulation to support safe ship navigation in Australian waters, environmental marine protection, seafarer and ship safety, and related marine services 2024-25
Plastic Free July encourages millions worldwide to reduce plastic consumption and find sustainable alternatives. As the national maritime regulator, we commit to reducing ocean plastics that harm our precious marine environment. To do this we work both internationally and at home.
In this edition, we talk about how Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual 2 consultation closed, shaft surveys explained and some frequently asked questions related to AMS audits
The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Recommendations for the carriage of plastic pellets by sea in freight containers, which were released on 19 April 2024.
This report summarises our port State control activities and reports on the performance of commercial shipping companies, flag States and Classification Societies for the 1995 calendar year.
This advisory provides a list of the recognised islands for the purposes of the definition of ‘recognised island’ in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part B.
Marine Order 54 requires a pilotage provider to comply with either the fatigue risk management plan published by AMSA, or this alternate fatigue risk management plan.
Over the year we tested and put into place the systems and processes which will support full service delivery under the national system for domestic commercial vessels.
The purpose of this study was to provide new insights into seafarers’ safety and wellbeing by examining the influence of key organisational factors related to safety culture.
Intended to assist AMSA, industry stakeholders and other parties with duties, obligations and responsibilities under maritime safety legislation to understand the suite of tools available to AMSA to ensure legislative requirements are met.