In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

How to calculate your sea service before you apply for a sea service assessment.

Follow these steps to apply for an initial STCW certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency. Find out what you need to do to meet eligibility requirements, complete training and sea service and submit your application.

You need to revalidate your STCW CoP or CoC every 5 years. The exact requirements depend on your certificate, sea service and training.

In this edition we talk about marine surveyor accreditation renewals, a marine safety incident and a safety recall notice.

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

If you hold a valid STCW certificate issued by another country and want to work on an Australian-flagged vessel, you need a certificate of recognition (CoR). In some countries this is called a recognition endorsement.

In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.

You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.

Getting hooked-up is one of the most dangerous situations you can experience on a trawler. Be prepared. Knowing what you and your crew need to do can save lives.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group.

Risk assessments help identify why, when and where lifejackets need to be worn during vessel operations. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.