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

If you are an Australian seafarer, you can use an AMSA approved task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.

Find out how to get an interim certificate of competency (ICoC) when you apply for a certificate for the first time.

In this safety lesson, veteran trawl fisher Mark Millward explains what he has learned from involvement in person overboard incidents. Mark has operated in the Queensland East Coast and Torres Strait Prawn Trawl Fisheries for over 40 years.

All domestic commercial vessels are required to have a national law certificate of survey—unless an exemption applies.

A summary of fees you may have to pay to obtain your certificates.

Our process for conducting Registered training organisation evaluations.

This marine notice draws attention to responsible navigational practices which masters and officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships operating in Australian waters should follow.

If you hold a valid STCW certificate issued by another country and want to work on an Australian-flagged vessel, you need a certificate of recognition (CoR). In some countries this is called a recognition endorsement.

Our social medial channels are open forums. We ask that you follow our posting guidelines outlined in these terms of use.

You can prepare in case your ship is inspected during a visit to an Australian port.

Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

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

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.

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.

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