On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.

Domestic commercial fishing vessels may transit between the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around Norfolk island and the Australian mainland.

From 1 July 2018, new survey requirements for domestic commercial vessels apply. This includes changes to marine order 503 to apply the new periodic survey requirements to all vessels required to be in survey—existing, transitional and new vessels.

AMSA port State control inspectors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our cargo securing focused inspection campaign. Use this checklist to prepare for the inspection, and to help you ensure your cargo is secure. Below is a sample of the focused inspection campaign checklist.

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

You were invited to review and provide feedback on AMSA’s consultative 2021-22 Budget Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS).

How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

Accredited government and private surveyors, and recognised organisations who are qualified to conduct surveys on domestic commercial vessels.

Constructing the hull, decks, superstructures, deckhouses and bulkheads.

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

This marine notice highlights the need for shipowners, operators, masters and crews to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving height and the risk of falling.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Papua New Guinea National Maritime Safety Authority.

As a regulatory body, we are required to publish a range of information about our functions and how we carry them out. We do this under the information publication scheme.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the fire prevention and fire fighting—basic training.

AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the security awareness training