Serving the professional interests of pilots and pilotage throughout Australasia

Welcome to AMPI

The Australasian Marine Pilots Institute is the professional body representing marine pilots throughout Australasia. It assists in the setting of standards, safety management and provides support and guidance with ongoing professional development. 

AMPI provides advice to regulators on how to improve operational safety in our ports, and ensures that member pilots and their organisations continue to lead in world’s best practice. Together with its partners, AMPI has developed a set of training standards for both initial and continual training for pilots. As a partner of the International Marine Pilots Association, AMPI also has input into all important decisions made by the International Maritime Organisation

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The Yu Peng. Dalian Maritime University training ship. This ship operates as a commercially trading vessel with accommodation for a large number of cadets on board. A fantastic initiative! 

#shippingaustralia #shippingworldwide #marinephotography #marinepilots #cadets #seafarer

The Yu Peng. Dalian Maritime University training ship. This ship operates as a commercially trading vessel with accommodation for a large number of cadets on board. A fantastic initiative!

#shippingaustralia #shippingworldwide #marinephotography #marinepilots #cadets #Seafarer
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1 day ago
A pilots breakfast onboard the cruise ship Nautica in Newcastle Harbour. Its not a bad way to start the day! 

#marinepilot #cruiseship #breakfast #marinephotography #shippingaustralia #shippingworldwide #ampi #seafarer

A pilot's breakfast onboard the cruise ship Nautica in Newcastle Harbour. It's not a bad way to start the day!

#marinepilot #cruiseship #breakfast #marinephotography #shippingaustralia #shippingworldwide #ampi #seafarer
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3 days ago

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Haha - Nup - I just get coffee in a paper cup on those things 😂😂

Mark Webb was this you?

Running lines with a spectacular sunrise as the backdrop in Port Hedland 🌅🚢⚓️📷

#porhedland #ampi #marinephotography #shippingaustralia #shippingworldwide #pilotlife #marinepilot #seafarer

Running lines with a spectacular sunrise as the backdrop in Port Hedland 🌅🚢⚓️📷

#porhedland #AMPI #marinephotography #shippingaustralia #shippingworldwide #pilotlife #marinepilot #Seafarer
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1 week ago
A great photo of the Charm Loong berthing in sunny NQ yesterday. Thanks to Henry from @nqbpc for sharing 🙌 🚢⚓️

#northqueenslandbulkports #marinepilot #shipping #shippingaustralia #shippingworldwide #marinephotography #ampi #seafarer

A great photo of the Charm Loong berthing in sunny NQ yesterday. Thanks to Henry from @nqbpc for sharing 🙌 🚢⚓️

#northqueenslandbulkports #marinepilot #shipping #shippingaustralia #shippingworldwide #marinephotography #ampi #seafarer
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2 weeks ago
Registrations are coming in quickly for our inaugural conference in Port Moresby. AMPI is thrilled to be heading to The Stanley Hotel & Suites in June for our Regional Ports & Pilotage Conference. Dont miss out—make sure to secure your spot at the early bird rates before they expire!

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Registrations are coming in quickly for our inaugural conference in Port Moresby. AMPI is thrilled to be heading to The Stanley Hotel & Suites in June for our Regional Ports & Pilotage Conference. Don't miss out—make sure to secure your spot at the early bird rates before they expire!

ampi.org.au/conferences/png-2024/
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2 weeks ago
Another load of iron ore sent on its way! Here is pilot Shaun Boot of Port Hedland Pilots  waiting for the helicopter with the fire party onboard Sheng May recently. 

#marinepilottransfer #marinepilot #shippingworldwide #shippingaustralia #marinephotography #seafarerlife

Another load of iron ore sent on its way! Here is pilot Shaun Boot of Port Hedland Pilots waiting for the helicopter with the fire party onboard Sheng May recently.

#marinepilottransfer #marinepilot #shippingworldwide #shippingaustralia #marinephotography #seafarerlife
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2 weeks ago
Wishing a happy and safe Easter to all in the industry. To those away from their families during the holidays, your hard work and sacrifice do not go unnoticed. Thank you for your commitment to keeping our seas and ports safe and keeping our world connected. 🐰🚢⚓️

#Easter #easteratsea #shippingaustralia #shippingworldwide #ampi #marinepilot #seafarer #marinephotography

Wishing a happy and safe Easter to all in the industry. To those away from their families during the holidays, your hard work and sacrifice do not go unnoticed. Thank you for your commitment to keeping our seas and ports safe and keeping our world connected. 🐰🚢⚓️

#Easter #easteratsea #shippingaustralia #shippingworldwide #AMPI #marinepilot #Seafarer #marinephotography
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3 weeks ago

AMPI is deeply saddened by the recent incident in Baltimore involving the container ship MV Dali. Our sympathies and condolences go out to all those affected by the tragedy – the families of those impacted, the community of Baltimore, the crew and marine pilots and the first responders. We echo the position of many in the shipping industry that it is of paramount importance to care for the people involved.

As an organisation, AMPI has been asked to comment on the incident. However, we urge all to show restraint, avoid speculation and assumptions and to give space to the United States’ National Transport Safety Bureau (NTSB) and relevant authorities to conduct their investigations.

Pilotage standards in Australia are amongst the highest in the world. AMPI stands ready to work with industry stakeholders to use any lessons learned from this tragic event to continue to improve the processes that ensure safety and security of trade.
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3 weeks ago

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The Pilot did a fantastic job getting that bridge shut down before the collision and saved a lot of lives. Take a look at the traffic on the video just before the collision, it could have been a much worse disaster.

We are excited to see registrations are coming through for our Regional Ports & Pilotage Conference being held in PNG this June. Dont miss out on this unique opportunity to join us as we support and celebrate the growing membership in PNG and their contributions to our industry. Register now for early bird prices.

https://ampi.org.au/conferences/png-2024/

We are excited to see registrations are coming through for our Regional Ports & Pilotage Conference being held in PNG this June. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to join us as we support and celebrate the growing membership in PNG and their contributions to our industry. Register now for early bird prices.

ampi.org.au/conferences/png-2024/
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Captain Sangmin Goag

It is with deep sadness that AMPI recently learned of the loss of Captain Sangmin Goag. Captain Sangmin was one of our great presenters at

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Early Bird Rate Extended!

Registrations now Open