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Survey vessels in these classes are required to carry a Scale G first aid kit on board: 1D (with unberthed passengers), 1E (with unberthed passengers), 2D, 2E, 3D and 3E.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

Discover key data on complaints about seafarer living and working conditions, inspection activities, and how we ensure seafarers visiting Australian ports are protected under international maritime labour standards.

From 1 January 2022, AMSA will provide 24-hour nationwide monitoring of high frequency (HF) radiotelephone distress, urgency and safety communications in Australia.

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

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Marine and Safety Tasmania.

Lives continue to be lost every year in Australia when people go overboard from vessels, without a lifejacket. The simple truth is lifejackets save lives, but only if they’re worn. It’s time to get on board with lifejacket safety.

You can prepare in case your ship is inspected during a visit to an Australian port.

We will conduct a focused inspection campaign on lifejacket risk assessment requirements on DCVs.

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) non-mandatory revised guidelines for the reduction of underwater radiated noise from shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life. 

Find out if you can get an equivalent certificate for your New Zealand engineering certificate of competency.

If you are serving or have served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as a Maritime Warfare Officer, this information explains how to qualify for an International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarer (STCW) certificate of competency for a: Chief mate Master less than 3000 GT Master

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.