The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.

Getting hooked-up is one of the most dangerous situations you can experience on a trawler. Be prepared. Knowing what you and your crew need to do can save lives.

AMSA conducted a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on domestic commercial vessel construction barges from 1 May to 30 June 2022.

In this edition we talk about Marine Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual – Part 2 , we include a Case Study about Compliance action on an AMS’s accreditation and decks on domestic commercial vessels

Find out how to get an interim certificate of competency (ICoC) when you apply for a certificate for the first time.

Fatigue management requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).

Lighthouses are part of the network of aids to navigation in Australia. Use our interactive map to locate one of our heritage lighthouses.

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

Make electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

Shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

In this edition we talk about marine surveyor accreditation renewals, a marine safety incident and a safety recall notice.

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

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.

If you are a Traditional Inhabitant of the Torres Strait and use your TIB to catch seafood and sell it, your boat is being used as a domestic commercial vessel. This page explains what that means, when you can use the TIB-specific exemption, and the steps you must follow to operate safely and legally.

If you're planning to bring a vessel to Australia, or take a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) on an overseas voyage, you need to comply with Australian regulations and international standards.