Proof of identity is required when applying for a certificate of competency or seafarer’s service book.

In this edition we talk about Marine Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual – Part 2 , we include a Case Study about Compliance action on an AMS’s accreditation and decks on domestic commercial vessels

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Inner route north as well as alternative routes.

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

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.

We work with government and industry to respond to pollution incidents under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

Prepare and submit your application for a role with us.

Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

Purpose To ensure that navigation corridors are used appropriately when planning on ECDIS, and to ensure that a voyage plan approved by the ship’s Master is executed within the planne

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

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.

This feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.

Advisory note for the offshore petroleum industry on environmental plans and oil pollution emergency plans.

If you have a boat, you may be considering hiring it out for overnight accommodation via an online platform—for example, Airbnb, Beds on Board or Flotespace—whether at a marina berth, or at a mooring.

AMSA’s invoicing process is changing. From 1 March 2022, all invoices for AMSA must be emailed as a PDF attachment to our new centralised email address (invoices@amsa.gov.au) for automated processing. This will ensure invoices are processed more quickly for payment.

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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to reduce the loss and discharge of fishing gear into the sea.