In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels[1] when at berth in the Port of Sydney Harbour.

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.

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

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.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

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

We offer nationally recognised units of competency in marine pollution response and incident management.

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

A list of all our approved short courses.

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

Find out how New Zealand STCW seafarer certificates compare to Australian STCW seafarer certificates.

Feedback from stakeholders about proposed changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements) 2018 (MO504) relating to safety management systems (SMS).

There are mandatory minimum requirements for your certificates under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW).

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

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

Find out how domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) performed on safety, crew training, incident reporting and more during our focussed inspections campaign on towage operations.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

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

Compasses, nautical charts, chart systems, and publications.