In this edition we look at the most common reasons for certificate of survey refusal.

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

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

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

There are two methods of obtaining a verified gross mass (VGM). The VGM is mandatory for cargoes to be loaded onto a vessel.

All domestic commercial vessels must have a certificate of survey unless exempt.

Commonwealth entities and Commonwealth companies are required to publish details of the scope and value of remuneration for executive staff and other highly paid employees.

Our eligibility requirements for sailing vessels.

The use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) on board ships contributes significantly to the safety of navigation.

Follow these steps if your RAV is no longer carrying out commercial operations outside the Australian Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ) or it's being brought to Australia to operate as a DCV.

Procedures for STCW courses provided by Registered training organisations including e-learning, distance learning and blended learning, GMDSS ROC and short courses.

If your registration certificate is lost or damaged, you will need a new one.

If you have an offer of employment on a ship registered on the Australian International Shipping Register (AISR), you may need a certificate of equivalence (CoE). A CoE allows you to work on an AISR-registered ship using your overseas STCW certificate, without an AMSA-issued certificate of competency or certificate of recognition.

A master or owner of a vessel may apply for an exemption from the requirement to navigate a vessel with a licensed pilot in a compulsory pilotage area

This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.