DCV Safety Alert: 1/2021 aims to raise awareness of recommendations made by the United States, National Transportation Safety Board, following the investigation into the fire and subsequent loss of the passenger vessel Conception.

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

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

On 1 October 1973, the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) came into operation.

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.

Details about the Registered training organisation delivered revalidation courses for Masters, Deck and Engineer officers.

This marine notice provides information on how the automatic channel switching feature in VHF digital selective calling (DSC) radios may impact voice communications during safety critical operations.

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

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

AMSA has a fair, and non-discriminatory procurement complaints handling process.

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

The National Maritime Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulators Forum is a collaborative platform for discussing maritime workplace health and safety. Its main aim is to improve safety for domestic commercial vessels.

IMO performance standards require back-up arrangements to be in place in case of ECDIS failure.

There are different types of automatic identification systems (AIS) used in Australia.

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 57 (Helicopter operations). The proposed updates will ensure the marine order remains current and gives effect to new international requirements.

On 3 December 1987 the Nella Dan ran aground in strong winds in Buckle Bay, Macquarie Island.

This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.