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- About maritime mobile service identity informationWhy you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.Last updated: 09/02/2024
- Scenario 2: A DCV undertaking a one-time overseas voyageFollow these steps if you want to take a DCV overseas for dry docking, sale or delivery.Last updated: 04/14/2025
- Guidelines for a safety management systemA guide for domestic commercial vessels to develop their safety management system for class 1, 2, 3 and 4 operations.Last updated: 12/04/2025
New global garbage record book requirementsFrom 1 May 2024, Australian vessels of 100 gross tonnage or above on international voyages must keep a garbage record book in addition to a garbage management plan.Last updated:- Designated personsFind out who can be the designated person for a DCV and what they need to do.Last updated:
- Search and rescue incidents 2015–16Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.Last updated: 10/26/2020
Survey Matter—December 2021In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.Last updated: 12/21/2021- Survey Matters September 2024In this edition we talk about Marine Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual – Part 2 , we include a Case Study about Compliance action on an AMS’s accreditation and decks on domestic commercial vesselsLast updated: 10/09/2024
- Survey Matters January 2023In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.Last updated: 02/28/2023
Planned maintenanceSafeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.Last updated: 08/10/2023- Load line certificatesSome vessels are required to have a load line certificate.Last updated: 10/15/2021
- Marine navigation levy (MNL)The MNL applies to most commercial vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of operating and maintaining marine aids to navigation systems.Last updated: 12/04/2025
- Consultation report: NSCV - Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safetyThis feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.Last updated:
- Onboard and onshore complaints: Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)Find out how to make an MLC complaint and how AMSA responds to MLC complaints.Last updated: 01/11/2024
- Survey Matters December 2024In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.Last updated: 02/12/2025
- Work boat capsizes while relocating shifted mooring (safety lesson)The mooring snagged on an unseen underwater object and the chain was pulled out of the bow roller and down the side of the vessel. The vessel capsized with no resulting injuries.Last updated: 12/22/2025
- MARPOL Annex V exceptions and penaltiesThere are few exceptions to the prohibition of garbage discharge under MARPOL. Breaches can result in significant penalties.Last updated: 11/14/2023
- Stability tests and stability information - C6CTests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.Last updated: 11/15/2024
- Safety management systemsA safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.Last updated: 05/15/2024
- Survey Matters—November 2019Survey Matters brings you the latest news and information for accredited surveyors in Australia.Last updated: 01/20/2021