If you hold a valid STCW certificate issued by another country and want to work on an Australian-flagged vessel, you need a certificate of recognition (CoR). In some countries this is called a recognition endorsement.

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

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In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.

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

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

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

The following definitions explain the terms used specifically in the Maritime Training (MT) series documents for Registered training organisations (RTOs)

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

If you are a Traditional Inhabitant of the Torres Strait and use your TIB to catch seafood and sell it, your boat is being used as a domestic commercial vessel. This page explains what that means, when you can use the TIB-specific exemption, and the steps you must follow to operate safely and legally.

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

Find out the requirements you need to fulfill to obtain an international endorsement.

Standards for domestic commercial vessels, largely replaced by the NSCV for new vessels.

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Great North East Channel, eastbound and westbound.

A marine notice provides important safety related information, general guidance and details about upcoming changes to legislation to the shipping and maritime community.

Vessels refused access to Australian ports and vessels given warnings in relation to serious deficiencies.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.