All vessel owners need to do a risk assessment to work out what medical and first aid equipment to carry. Class 1, 2 and 3 survey vessels have minimum medical and first aid equipment they are required to carry.

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

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.

A charter vessel with passengers was conducting a cruise around Sydney Harbour when it narrowly missed an unlit runabout at night. The vessel ran aground, and two attempts to tow the vessel off the sandbank were unsuccessful. The investigation found that the master did not risk-assess the route and respective conditions. The vessel safety management system provided the master with no clear direction on safe routes to follow. The command, control, and communication with and between the crew in relation to emergency procedures and response was ineffective.

Constructing the hull, decks, superstructures, deckhouses and bulkheads.

How to get a Certificate of recognition for Masters, Mates (Deck and officers) and Engineer officers.

Alerts the maritime industry to findings of two recent accident investigations conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Papua New Guinea National Maritime Safety Authority.

Replace your lost or damaged certificate, or get a new certificate after updating your personal details.

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

The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the fire prevention and fire fighting—basic training.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the security awareness training

AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.

Overview of the international and domestic legislation and standards that apply in Australia.

A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.