Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

Find out about the process of obtaining a near coastal certificate.

If special circumstances mean that you require an extension of time for your vessel's periodic survey, you can make an application under for Marine Safety (Periodic survey, equipment certification and compass adjustment) Exemption (Exemption 06).

Reporting general marine pollution helps us to respond quickly to an incident to minimise damage to the environment.

This marine notice highlights shipowners, operators, masters and crews obligation to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving a ship’s elevator.

AMSA approved training organisations delivering Continued competence (Certificate of Safety Training) (COST).

You have a responsibility not to pollute the sea, and to be aware of the laws about oil and garbage pollution from vessels, including fishing vessels.

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

The short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

On 21 July 1991 Greek tanker Kirki lost its bow off the coast of Western Australia, resulting in a major pollution incident.

The Sylvan Arrow was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture into the sea west of Wilson’s Promontory, Victoria on 18 December 1999.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

There are other vessel permits or exemptions you may be eligible for under the national law.

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

Use the My Boat online system to understand and comply with safety requirements, legislation and standards for your domestic commercial vessel.