Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.

A fire occurred on a passenger vessel in a busy harbour. The master and crew took immediate action and followed emergency procedures to disembark and transfer 73 passengers safely to another ferry. The vessel’s structural and fixed firefighting systems worked effectively to contain and extinguish the fire.

Vessels owned and operated by community groups or clubs may or may not be domestic commercial vessels.

In Australia, domestic commercial vessels are regulated under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 (national law act). The National Law Act underpins the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety (national system).

Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.

When Port Hedland VTS received notification of four people clinging to a vessel in the anchorage zone, they wasted no time co-ordinating local assets to effect a rescue worthy of a nomination for the Australian VTS Award.

You need to revalidate your STCW CoP or CoC every 5 years. The exact requirements depend on your certificate, sea service and training.

Carry the right safety equipment, including lifejackets, life rafts, and first aid kits.

Enhanced fishing gear requirements are being developed in talks at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

You must read and agree to this policy and rules of conduct before booking your exam.

A 2C rescue vessel was preparing to depart a river entrance bar with 11 people onboard. The observed sea state was a wave height (breaking) of 1.4 to 1.8 metres. The entrance bar had a moderate to high level of congestion of jet skis and surfboard riders positioned within the aids to navigation departure leads. The vessel came within very close proximity to surfers on 3 occasions whilst negotiating the breaking sea conditions. The vessel then broached upon a wave resulting in the vessel heeling to port and becoming unable to be controlled due to the force of the wave.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

The International safety management code (ISM code) governs the safe operation of ships and pollution prevention. We are responsible for issuing ISM code certification for Australian registered vessels, however AMSA has authorised recognised organisations to conduct this service.

Use an Australian seafarers service book (ASSB) to keep a record of your sea service on an Australian or international vessel in international waters.

Accurate weight declaration for cargo containers is a critical safety issue. Shippers must provide a verified gross mass for containers.