The National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) provides standards for vessel design, construction and equipment for domestic commercial vessels.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with the carriage of battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) on roll-on, roll-off (RORO) ferries.

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

We are making changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements – national law) 2018 (Marine order 504) to clarify requirements for monitoring and accounting for passengers on domestic commercial vessels.

Find out more about how to get a certificate of medical fitness, and why you need one.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.

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

Get your Rating certificate of proficiency revalidated before it expires.

Access the Emergency Management Handbooks and Manuals.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

Fitting out all spaces on the vessel with the right fire protection measures.

How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

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Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.