Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

The National Law Act, regulations, marine orders, and exemptions set out the detail of the national system.

On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.

We work with a range of stakeholders on education and safety in the Torres Strait.

We have conducted these inspection campaigns in the past, focusing on specific deficiencies and outcomes.

Latest standards for wheelhouse visibility, emergency escapes, crew and passenger accommodation, and personal safety on domestic commercial vessels. Includes updated requirements for evacuation, signage and preventing falls overboard.

Defining a 'novel vessel', their requirements, and pathways to certify them.

AMSA port State control inspectors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our cargo securing focused inspection campaign. Use this checklist to prepare for the inspection, and to help you ensure your cargo is secure. Below is a sample of the focused inspection campaign checklist.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risk involved with getting on and off domestic commercial vessels.

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

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A passenger ferry was returning from its scheduled service when an unanticipated wave raised its stern and caused its bow to dive under the water. Water rushed over the bow and a significant amount came through the forward portside access door and into the passenger compartment. The master immediately reduced speed, which expelled most of the water overboard. The forward portside access door had been left open by a crew member who was attempting to alleviate sea sickness among some passengers. The action of leaving the door open during the voyage was contrary to the vessel’s survey requirements. Signage requiring the door to be kept closed when underway was reportedly not seen by crew members. This resulted in water entering the vessel creating a potentially unsafe situation.

This marine notice highlights the importance of ensuring navigation bridge visibility on all vessels sailing in Australian waters. Vessel operators, masters and navigational officers should take note of its content.

Find out what marine orders are, why they exist and how they are written.

Under the National Plan, we have marine pollution response equipment positioned in strategic locations around Australia to support response to an incident.

The short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).