Our approach to comply with the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law 2012 from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

We’ve prepared materials to help you understand your requirements and what you need to do.

In Australia, domestic commercial vessels are regulated under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 (national law act). The National Law Act underpins the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety (national system).

Before you begin operating your vessel, you must follow our requirements.

IMO guidelines about Australia's particularly sensitive sea areas—the Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait and Coral Sea.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

In this edition we explain correct and incorrect use of conditions.

Operators of Regulated Australian Vessels (RAV) and Foreign Vessels, as well as the shippers of livestock, have obligations when loading and transporting livestock from Australia.

The following statistics relate to the complaints received by AMSA since we issued Marine notice 04/2020 (expired 30 September 2020) and Marine notice 10/2020 (expired 28 February 2021).

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

The content of the Engineer cadet program including certificate and short courses, qualifying sea service and medical fitness.

Learn about our oral exams and how to make a booking.

A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

There is potential for light-emitting diode lighting on vessels to compromise reception on VHF frequencies.

How to manage a deceased estate with AMSA.

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.

Use this appropriate crewing evaluation template to record your crewing assessment and appropriate crewing outcomes in your vessel’s safety management system.