The MNL applies to most commercial vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of operating and maintaining marine aids to navigation systems.

This safety alert provides guidance to operators of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on risks associated with safety management systems inadequately considering electrical systems and other potential fire hazards.

We know it's not just about the salary, so we offer a range of attractive benefits.

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.

Our search and rescue modules provide background information as well as information about preparation, principles of how to conduct a search and rescue operation and how to respond to specific kinds of emergency.

Learn how to manage your garbage on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV).

If you are serving or have served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as a Maritime Warfare Officer, this information explains how to qualify for an International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarer (STCW) certificate of competency for a: Chief mate Master less than 3000 GT Master

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

We have a large search and rescue region which covers our land mass, and large areas of our surrounding oceans.

IMO performance standards require back-up arrangements to be in place in case of ECDIS failure.

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

Marine Order 55 (Vessels carrying industrial personnel) 2024 Consultation Report – Feb - Apr 2024

This page outlines the types of survey reports and details an AMSA assessor looks for when reviewing an application for approval.

Arrangements between government and industry under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies to respond to shipping casualties.

1. The criteria for the issue to a person of a trainee pilot licence are that the person: (a)  is entitled to work in Australia; and (b)  holds: 

Our eligibility requirements for sailing vessels.