In this edition we talk about voluntary suspension: a practical option when you’re not surveying, survey process for Exemption 2 Division 5 vessels applying for a certificate of survey and survey code update in MARS: survey flexibility rollout.

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

How to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

A master or owner of a vessel may apply for an exemption from the requirement to navigate a vessel with a licensed pilot in a compulsory pilotage area

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue risk management' held 19 February 2025.

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.

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Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Great North East Channel, eastbound and westbound.

In 2024–25, our compliance activities focused on high-risk areas identified through safety data and guided by the National Compliance Plan. This summary reports our progress and key outcomes in these priority areas.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan (NE SMP) identifies actions based on information regarding the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

Find out how domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) performed on safety, training, risk assessment and more during our focussed inspections campaign on hazardous gases.

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

Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

Marine Order 55 (Vessels carrying industrial personnel) 2024, requires that industrial personnel be at least 16 years of age, and have documentary evidence of the person’s physical and medical fitness of a kind that is acceptable to AMSA.