This service charter sets out the standard of service you can expect to receive from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

During a private charter a passenger fell down a stairwell and sustained serious injuries. The area around the top of the stairwell had a recess that reduced the floor area slightly and could be missed during movements. The stairs themselves were not found to be contributory to this incident. However, the spiral design proved problematic for providing post-incident medical assistance for the passenger. Any area that may present a safety risk to passengers onboard a vessel should be risk assessed, with appropriate control measures put in place to ensure passenger safety.

Find out which companies are registered as a private seafarer recruitment and placement service in Australia.

Use an Australian seafarers service book (ASSB) to keep a record of your sea service on an Australian or international vessel in international waters.

A hire vessel capsized after it was beached on a sandbank in a designated no-go area. The incident shows why hirers and participants must follow safety briefings and emergency plans.

Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.

How to calculate and record your sea service for a near coastal certificate of competency.

Standards for maintaining buoyancy after flooding, grounding, or collision.

Our range of navigation services includes marine navigation and e-navigation.

Your compliance requirements will be affected by the service category of your vessel.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.

If your ship is found to have deficiencies during an inspection, you may be detained and delayed for an unknown amount of time.

A passenger ferry was returning from its scheduled service when an unanticipated wave raised its stern and caused its bow to dive under the water. Water rushed over the bow and a significant amount came through the forward portside access door and into the passenger compartment. The master immediately reduced speed, which expelled most of the water overboard. The forward portside access door had been left open by a crew member who was attempting to alleviate sea sickness among some passengers. The action of leaving the door open during the voyage was contrary to the vessel’s survey requirements. Signage requiring the door to be kept closed when underway was reportedly not seen by crew members. This resulted in water entering the vessel creating a potentially unsafe situation.

Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

How to calculate your sea service in trailer hopper suction dredgers operating in ports, inshore and in limited near coastal areas.