The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

If you submit an incomplete application, we will not progress your application for a domestic commercial vessel permission or approval.

Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

Access AMSA safety alerts for domestic commercial vessels and the international shipping community.

Standards for maintaining stability during day-to-day operations while the hull is intact.

All vessel owners need to do a risk assessment to work out what medical and first aid equipment to carry. Class 1, 2 and 3 survey vessels have minimum medical and first aid equipment they are required to carry.

Standards for 'fast craft': vessels capable of speeds over 25 knots.

Australia’s leading maritime art prize promoting excellence in maritime and seafaring subjects in art.

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.

A training organisation must apply to be accredited to provide approved VTS training.

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints for the Great Barrier Reef—Hydrographers passage.

Apply for an endorsement that allows you to command and operate the engines of a vehicular ferry-in-chains attached to the shore by cable.

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 25 (Equipment – lifesaving) 2014 (MO25). MO25 sets out requirements for carrying and testing life-saving equipment and recovering people from water.

These fees are for certificates of competency, certificates of operation, certificates of survey, the surveyor accreditation scheme, and National Law exemptions.

A video tutorial on claiming a survey in the MARS system, for the use of marine surveyors in Australia.

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

A gala dinner will be held in Newcastle, NSW on 1 September 2023 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Mission to Seafarers’ presence in Newcastle.