Risk assessments help identify why, when and where lifejackets need to be worn during vessel operations. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

We have read and answered your questions about the new requirements for domestic commercial vessels that carry passengers.

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.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

We work with government and industry to respond to pollution incidents under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

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.

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

Advisory note for the offshore petroleum industry on environmental plans and oil pollution emergency plans.

The minimum certification and qualifications required by lecturers to deliver our approved courses for the issue of an AMSA STCW Certificate. These requirements are in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978, as amended (STCW).

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.

Procedures for STCW courses provided by Registered training organisations including e-learning, distance learning and blended learning, GMDSS ROC and short courses.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to reduce the loss and discharge of fishing gear into the sea.

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