Radiotelephones, signalling lights, EPIRBs, and satellite communications equipment.

Understand the regulatory requirements under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessels) National Law 2012 (National Law) for unpowered barges.

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

If you have lost your certificate of competency, or it has been damaged or stolen you can apply to get it replaced.

A fire occurred on a passenger vessel in a busy harbour. The master and crew took immediate action and followed emergency procedures to disembark and transfer 73 passengers safely to another ferry. The vessel’s structural and fixed firefighting systems worked effectively to contain and extinguish the fire.

Get your Engineer certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

Find safety equipment guides for non-survey vessels based on class and type of operation.

A hire vessel capsized after it was beached on a sandbank in a designated no-go area. The incident shows why hirers and participants must follow safety briefings and emergency plans.

Read about the changes we have made to the NSCV since 2020.

Complete this form to notify us about a safety concern.

Insights from 2025 vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

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