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- Consultation feedback report: Proposed changes to Marine Order 504 relating to safety management systemsFeedback from stakeholders about proposed changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements) 2018 (MO504) relating to safety management systems (SMS).Last updated:
- Have your say—Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation, and personal safety 2021/2022We are currently amending NSCV C1 to address issues related to wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation, and personal safety.Last updated: 09/12/2023
- Proposed changes to fire safety standards for domestic commercial vessels (NSCV C4)We sought feedback on proposed updates to the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part C4 – Fire Safety.Last updated:
- Exemption 06 - Marine Safety (Periodic survey, equipment certification, compass adjustment and liferaft servicing)This exemption allows DCV owners/operators a time extension for obtaining periodic surveys, or a new certificate of currency for equipment. It also allows them to operate without required compass adjustments, or while a liferaft is being serviced.Last updated: 12/09/2025
- Memorandum of understanding with the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management AuthorityWe have a joint memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority. The MOU supports safety and environmental management for the offshore energy sector.Last updated: 11/17/2025
- Consultation on cost recovery for services under the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel SafetyWe invited feedback and comments on the proposed models to recover the costs associated with delivering services to industry under the National System for Domestic Commercial VesselLast updated: 08/22/2023
- Revised guidelines for the operational implementation of the International Safety Management Code by companiesThe ISM Code provides an international standard for the safe management and operation of ships and for pollution prevention.Last updated: 08/05/2020
- Outcomes of consultation on the proposed Marine Safety (Short term marina accommodation) Exemption 2018 (Exemption 27)This document outlines the results of public consultation AMSA conducted on our proposed approach to regulating vessels being used for ‘Airbnb style activities’ such as short term marina accommodation.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- Landing barge capsizes after exceeding maximum weight limit in vessel stability book (safety lesson)On 21 August 2019, a landing barge (operated as a Class 1E and 2D) capsized while transiting from Great Mackerel Beach to Pittwater north of Sydney.Last updated: 12/22/2025
- ‘Experience’ fails to prevent vessel capsize, which a proper risk assessment could have identified (safety lesson)A powered barge with a mounted crane became unstable and capsized in 3.5 metres of water during lifting operations of a concrete structure.Last updated: 12/22/2025
- No safe access provided: Contractor falls overboard whilst disembarkingA contractor working on a vessel fell into the water whilst disembarking due to the gap between the wharf and the vessel. A safe means of access to the vessel was not provided.Last updated: 12/20/2024
- Marine order 44—Safe containersLast updated: 07/19/2023
- Safe crewing (manning) for regulated Australian vesselsAll regulated Australian vessels must have a minimum safe crewing determination (MSCD). Find out how to prepare your crewing arrangement, check qualifications, and submit your application or renewal.Last updated: 09/25/2025
- Responding to search and rescueOur 24/7 centre responds to search and rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Australia.Last updated: 03/27/2025
- Onboard fire results in masters’ quick and safe decisionOn the evening of 29 May 2022, a commercial fishing vessel was on a voyage from Mackay to Cairns when the master noticed an auxiliary engine alarm. Upon lifting the engine room hatch, the master saw smoke and an orange glow and the engine room subsequently caught fire. The master quickly made the decision that they would not be able to fight the fire without jeopardising their safety and abandoned ship. An SMS risk assessment on appropriate crewing on a voyage greater than 12 hours duration should be undertaken in these situations.Last updated: 09/29/2022
- Safe and clean seas, saving livesLast updated: 02/09/2024
- Consultation—Draft Marine Order 44—(Safe containers) 2019Consultation on Marine Order 44 closed on 1 March 2019.Last updated: 11/29/2024
- 2022/04 — Safe handling of hatch coversThis marine notice aims to raise awareness of the importance of the safe operation and maintenance of hatch covers and related equipment on board vessels.Last updated: 05/30/2025
- Marine order 58—Safe management of vesselsLast updated: 02/19/2021