Tag: AMSA

AMSA issued its 2020 Annual PSC report, recording a total of 3,021 PSC inspections and 178 ship detentions. The figures showed a slight increase in the detention rate of ships from 5.1% in 2019 to 5.9%, while the peak in 2011 was 9.2%. 

Following the NTSB investigation into the fatal fire and loss of the passenger vessel Conception off California in September 2019, AMSA informed that it will consider the NTSB report in full when reviewing the current regulatory requirements for domestic commercial vessels.

AMSA is developing a nationally consistent framework to support recycling for international ships visiting Australian ports.

marine diesel engines with a power output of greater than 130kW must comply with NOx emission limits, Australian Maritime Safety Authority announced.

AMSA published its monthly review of casualties off Australian waters. Specifically, there were 82 reported marine incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in April 2021.

AMSA issued a marine notice to provide information to ship owners and operators on the application of the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001 (‘the Bunkers Convention’) in Australia.

From 1 January 2022, AMSA will provide 24-hour nationwide monitoring of high frequency (HF) radiotelephone distress, urgency and safety communications in Australia.

AMSA informs operators of the requirements for the use of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS) to support compliance with the sulphur limit of 0.50 mass per cent concentration (m/m) in fuel oil.

The Indian Ocean MoU has updated the list of foreign ships which are currently banned by its Member Authorities. The bans involve four ships in Australia, two in India, three in Iran, and two in Myanmar. The list is effective as of 29 April 2021.

AMSA has banned the bulk carrier Movers 3 from Australian ports for 18 months, following outstanding mechanical and survey issues being resolved this week.