Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations (Class 1B) are required to carry a Scale D medical cabinet and a Scale F first aid kit on board.

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.

Constructing the hull, decks, superstructures, deckhouses and bulkheads.

Standards for class 1 and class 2 fast craft that are at least 35m in equivalent length.

Our information publication scheme provides access to details about AMSA's operations.

How to calculate your sea service before you apply for a sea service assessment.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations Class 1C (with berthed passengers), 2B and 3B, are required to carry a Scale E medical cabinet and a Scale F First aid kit on board.

You need to keep your certificate of recognition current to keep working as an international seafarer in Australia. Make sure you renew your overseas (primary) STCW certificate before applying to revalidate your CoR.

In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.

The RFL applies to most sea-going vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of safety activities, such as vessel inspections and surveys.

The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.

Oil tankers above 150 gross tonnage and other ships of 400 gross tonnage or above must record oil-relevant operations.

Read about the results of the consultation on amendments to Marine Order 53, which implements new safety of navigation and voyage planning requirements for vessels operating in polar waters.

This program of regulatory activities was completed during the 2017–2018 financial year.

The MNL applies to most commercial vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of operating and maintaining marine aids to navigation systems.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

Our approach to comply with the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law 2012 from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

The PSL applies to vessels that have carried 10 tonnes or more of oil while operating in Australia, any time during a quarter. It helps fund the response to marine pollution incidents.