Make electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

How to calculate your sea service in trailer hopper suction dredgers operating in ports, inshore and in limited near coastal areas.

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

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

Carry the type of lifejacket required for your vessel's highest service category. You can choose self-inflating, manual inflating or foam buoyancy lifejackets.

Learn about our oral exams and how to make a booking.

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

The oil spill from the Oceanic Grandeur in Torres Strait in March 1970 highlighted Australia’s lack of preparedness at the time to deal with a major oil spill in the marine environment.

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).

Find out more about how to get a certificate of medical fitness, and why you need one.

This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.

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

Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.

Find out about the search and rescue incidents we attended between July 2019 and June 2020