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- Transcript: Fatigue management on domestic commercial vesselsRead a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.Last updated:
- 2022 monthly domestic commercial vessel incident reportsThe information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.Last updated: 04/05/2023
Hazardous gases: carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulphide and carbon dioxideToxic gases can quickly build up on board vessels and kill a crew member or passenger in minutes. Identify equipment, appliances and systems that create these gases and reduce the risks.Last updated: 12/09/2025- Effects of oil and dispersed oil on temperate seagrassesA summary of the effects of oil and dispersed oil on temperate sea grasses.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- Engineering qualifications for RAN seaman officers and ratingsHow to get a engineering qualifications recognized if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) seaman officer.Last updated: 03/21/2025
- Non-shipborne automatic identification systemsLearn how non-shipborne AIS units are managed and find out what’s required to apply to operate a base station or AtoN in Australia.Last updated: 04/09/2025
Compliance and enforcement policy 2018This policy has been superseded by the 2020 Compliance and enforcement policy.Last updated: 07/28/2023- Arthur Phillip, 21 May 1990On 21 May 1990 an extensive oil slick was sighted approximately four nautical miles south-east of Cape Otway by the pilot of a light aircraft. The Australian-flagged tanker Arthur Phillip was later established as the source of the spill.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- Propeller strike injury – due to poor safety management system implementationA swimmer participating in a marine wildlife interaction tour sustained a foot injury from a propeller strike when a crew member attempted to tow them alongside a tender vessel. This activity was in breach of the operations’ safety management system procedures.Last updated: 06/17/2025
- New Zealand fishing vessel seafarer certificatesWhat you can do with a New Zealand fishing vessel seafarer certificate in Australia.Last updated: 10/28/2020
- DCV Safety Alert 03/2023 – Recommendations from the investigation into the fire and loss of the passenger vessel ConceptionThis safety alert provides guidance to operators of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on risks associated with safety management systems inadequately considering electrical systems and other potential fire hazards.Last updated: 12/04/2024
- Board meeting communique of matters - 22 April 2026The 278th meeting of the Board was held virtually via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.Last updated: 05/01/2026
- E-learning on the horizon for FijiMohammed Taslim is passionate about marine education in the Pacific and has his sights set on promoting e-learning study for seafarers in Fiji in the not-too-distant future.Last updated: 05/03/2022
- Performing assessments as an AMSA approved final assessorRequirements that must be met by AMSA approved final assessors when assessing candidates for a certificate of competency and interim certificate of competency. This provides the details of our requirements for training strategies, training programs and record keeping.Last updated: 01/11/2023
- Board meeting communique of matters – 24 September 2025The 275th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, in Canberra, ACT.Last updated: 10/02/2025
- Superseded and repealed marine safety exemptionsThese general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.Last updated: 07/01/2025
- Survey Matters—May 2021In 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.Last updated: 11/14/2023
- Electronic Navigational ChartsThe Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) produces and publishes Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) covering Australian, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Australian Antarctic Territory waters.Last updated: 05/09/2023
- Safety equipment trial reportWe conducted a trial of specific safety equipment in conjunction with the Karumba based commercial fishing industry.Last updated: 08/14/2023
- Transcript: Simplified safety management system webinarRead a transcript of the webinar 'Simplified safety management system' held on 9 April 2025.Last updated: 06/16/2025