This marine notice advises vessel owners, vessel operators, masters, officers, seafarer training organisations and industry organisations that AMSA does not consider electronic visual distress signals (EVDs) to be a suitable replacement for pyrotechnic distress signals.

The National Law Act, regulations, marine orders, and exemptions set out the detail of the national system.

In this edition we explain correct and incorrect use of conditions.

We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.

Find out about the special arrangements for vessels which meet the definition of ‘tender’ under the national law.

This five-year outlook of future action covers specific industry issues, international developments, priorities for standards, and legislative expiries.

If you undertake towing operations with your vessel, there are unique risks that you must consider within your risk assessment as part of the safety management system.

Find out how to provide a photo that meets our requirements for your certificate application.

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Marine Order 28 (Operations standards and procedures) and download a copy of the full report.

On Monday 26 July 1999, the crude oil tanker the MV Torungen (25 tonnes), was secured in the offshore Varanus Island Marine loading terminal, located approximately 4.2 kilometres north-east of Varanus Island, Western Australia.

The Red Ensign Group Yacht Code Part A updates the Red Ensign Group Large Yacht Code (LY3 Code) and applies to yachts and training vessels, carrying not more than 12 passengers, and details the conventions these vessels must comply with in Australia.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.