This applies to approved Registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping training leading to a certificate of competency.

AMSA shut down its DGPS service on 1 July 2020.

Dr Rosalie Balkin was appointed to the AMSA Board on 21 November 2018 for a three year term.

There is increasing use of remotely operated and autonomous technology in Australia and worldwide across a range of fields.

Consultation on alternatives to carrying a float-free EPIRB for vessels less than 7.5 metres closed on 28 February 2019.

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

We seek your feedback on MO503, talk about surveyor responsibilities when making recommendations, applying for specific exemptions, or following up electrical wiring and more.

Resources and advice on how to prepare for your oral exam.

Vessels owned and operated by community groups or clubs may or may not be domestic commercial vessels.

Since 2006, we have provided an emergency towing vessel in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef to protect the marine environment.

This marine notice highlights the need for shipowners, operators, masters and crews to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving height and the risk of falling.

Standards for vessels used for special work.

Standards for 'fast craft': vessels capable of speeds over 25 knots.

If you have an alternative way of meeting your safety requirements, you can make an equivalent means of compliance application.

During a private charter a passenger fell down a stairwell and sustained serious injuries. The area around the top of the stairwell had a recess that reduced the floor area slightly and could be missed during movements. The stairs themselves were not found to be contributory to this incident. However, the spiral design proved problematic for providing post-incident medical assistance for the passenger. Any area that may present a safety risk to passengers onboard a vessel should be risk assessed, with appropriate control measures put in place to ensure passenger safety.

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

Information for ship owners and operators about the application of the Bunkers Convention in Australia.

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