These guidelines aim to assist small1 DCV operations to undertake a risk assessment as part of the vessel’s safety management system.

This feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.

Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.

The following statistics relate to the complaints received by AMSA since we issued Marine notice 04/2020 (expired 30 September 2020) and Marine notice 10/2020 (expired 28 February 2021).

The benefits and eligibility requirements of registration on the Australian international shipping register (AISR).

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

On 6 February 1988 the Hong Kong registered bulk carrier Sir Alexander Glen lost approximately 450 tonnes of heavy fuel oil into the waters off Port Walcott, Western Australia when a bunker tank was holed by the ship's anchor.

There is increasing use of remotely operated and autonomous technology in Australia and worldwide across a range of fields.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

Read about the results of the consultation on new reporting rules for lost and observed freight containers at sea, mainly affecting Marine Order 27 (MO27)

A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.

The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.

In this edition we give guidance on managing some of the changes mentioned in Schedule 1 of MO503, explain electrical plan approval requirements, and more.