Check if AMSA recognises your country or overseas STCW certificate, and what this means for your application in Australia.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risk involved with getting on and off domestic commercial vessels.

Our 24/7 centre responds to search and rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Australia.

Use the My Boat online system to understand and comply with safety requirements, legislation and standards for your domestic commercial vessel.

On 6 February 1988 the Hong Kong registered bulk carrier Sir Alexander Glen lost approximately 450 tonnes of heavy fuel oil into the waters off Port Walcott, Western Australia when a bunker tank was holed by the ship's anchor.

We are responsible for responding to marine oil spills and supporting the National Plan for Maritime Emergency partners in doing the same within their jurisdictions.

Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.

We consulted you about vessel reporting systems.

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.

Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

On 16 March 2022, a class 2B landing barge collided with a starboard channel marker. The investigation identified that the previous swing engineer did not inform the incoming engineer that the port main engine cooling water suction valve was shut. After getting underway, the engine began to overheat. This distracted the master from monitoring the vessel’s intended track. The vessel’s safety management system did not have an appropriate engineering handover procedure.

Learn what you need to do to prepare for and take your oral exam.

In this edition we provide advice on how to send us large files, what to do if you receive a complaint about a survey, provide guidance on battery safety, and more.

Our organisation has observed that a number of Administrations are issuing dispensations to ships where a defect has occurred to a critical piece of equipment. There are differing circumstances where we will and will not accept the dispensation.

About the feedback we received on the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety transition.