Find out how to complete the Coxswain Grade 3 declaration (AMSA form 1882) and the on-water tasks required.

Download a list of DCVs that hold a certificate of survey or exemption here.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons

DCV Safety Alert: 1/2021 aims to raise awareness of recommendations made by the United States, National Transportation Safety Board, following the investigation into the fire and subsequent loss of the passenger vessel Conception.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.

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.

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.

Common questions about the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part C–Design and construction, Section 2, Watertight and weathertight integrity.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

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

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in New South Wales.

Alerts the maritime industry to findings of two recent accident investigations conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission.

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

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