This is advice for ship owners and masters. We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on cargo securing arrangements from 1 August to 31 October 2020. This is in response to recent events where containers have been lost into the sea off the Australian Coast.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

Our approach to comply with the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law 2012 from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

As manager of Australia’s National Plan, we have a fixed wing aerial dispersant capability as a key component of Australia’s capacity to respond to oil spills in the marine environment.

These guidelines aim to assist small1 DCV operations to undertake a risk assessment as part of the vessel’s safety management system.

Our regulatory plan is produced annually and contains planned changes to our regulatory instruments.

If you submit an incomplete application, we will not progress your application for a domestic commercial vessel permission or approval.

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Find out what was discussed at decarbonisation roundtables attended by shipping industry representatives. By hosting these roundtables, AMSA aims to foster collaboration in the Australian shipping industry as it transitions away from carbon-based fuels.

You can use some STCW certificates in place of equivalent near coastal certificates to work on a domestic commercial vessel.

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Guidance on revalidating Australian certificates of competency and proficiency issued in compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

Our AMSA Connect team are ready to assist you over the phone, by email, or at one of our regional offices.

What you can do with a New Zealand fishing vessel seafarer certificate in Australia.

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.

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Follow these steps if you want to take a DCV overseas for dry docking, sale or delivery.

PurposeThis Marine Notice provides guidance about risks associated with the operation of engine power limiters (EPL) and similar power restriction systems onboard ships transiting Australi