This safety alert draws the attention of vessel operators to the importance of planned maintenance in ensuring safe operation of domestic commercial vessels.

This advice is for ship owners and masters. We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on livestock ships from 1 March to 31 August 2021. The campaign will target all livestock ships departing Australian ports.

Find out how to make an MLC complaint and how AMSA responds to MLC complaints.

An explosion occurred on a charter fishing vessel whilst berthed. The investigation identified that the ignition source was a lithium-ion battery that was not holding charge connected to a battery charger in a way that bypassed the battery management safety system. The vessel was beyond repair following the explosion.

Our stance is that shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

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

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

How to get a National Law certificate if you have a perpetual certificate, or if your certificate expired more than 5 years ago.

Commonwealth legislation requires a verified gross mass (VGM) be supplied before a container can be loaded onto a ship.

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

Prepare and submit your application for a role with us.

Our range of navigation services includes marine navigation and e-navigation.

The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group.

Find out if you can get an equivalent certificate for your New Zealand engineering certificate of competency.