Sudden vessel movement resulting in master incapacitation highlights onboard safety risks

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

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.

Read about the results of consultation on proposed amendments to Marine Orders 15 and MO49 to introduce restrictions on the use of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid in firefighting foams.

A guide to help domestic commercial marine adventure tourism operators develop their safety management systems (SMS)

Our structure gives you an idea of which area can help you when you get in touch.

Find out which marine radio certificate you need and how to get one.

On 29 October 1981 the 213-metre 16,336 gross tonnage Ro-Ro container vessel, Anro Asia, grounded near the northern tip of Bribie Island while entering Moreton Bay.

All ships must follow the requirements of MARPOL Annex V when discharging cargo residue.

Australia’s first recorded major oil spill occurred on Saturday 28 November 1903 in Port Phillip Bay.

The minimum certification and qualifications required by lecturers to deliver our approved courses for the issue of an AMSA STCW Certificate. These requirements are in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978, as amended (STCW).

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

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

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

Use this appropriate crewing evaluation template to record your crewing assessment and appropriate crewing outcomes in your vessel’s safety management system.

Standards for maintaining buoyancy after flooding, grounding, or collision.

Find out about vessel categories, calculating vessel size, and read the dictionary of definitions.