This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

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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, we talk about how Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual 2 consultation closed, shaft surveys explained and some frequently asked questions related to AMS audits

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.

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

We have conducted these inspection campaigns in the past, focusing on specific deficiencies and outcomes.

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

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

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

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Simplified safety management system' held on 9 April 2025.

In this edition we talk about correct use of the AMSA 586 form following a survey, draft standards on marina and boat electrical installations, ISO 12215 GES is now approved.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

AMOSC welcomes Matthew (Matt) Breen (Operations).

Australia implements a range of standards and regulations to protect the marine environment from pollution.