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- Registered agentsObligations of registered agents of Australian registered ships.Last updated: 07/28/2023
- Explosion: Lithium-ion battery system involved in thermal runaway event onboard a domestic commercial vesselAn explosion occurred on a charter fishing vessel whilst berthed. The investigation identified that the ignition source was a lithium-ion battery that was not holding charge connected to a battery charger in a way that bypassed the battery management safety system. The vessel was beyond repair following the explosion.Last updated: 07/18/2025
- AMSA Modern Slavery Statement 2023 - Image Long DescriptionsThis figure describes Modern Slavery RisksLast updated: 07/17/2024
- New South Wales—changes to domestic commercial vessel servicesMost services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Transport for NSW Service.Last updated: 08/05/2024
- Search and rescue incidents 2015–16Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.Last updated: 10/26/2020
- Pollution from fishing vesselsYou have a responsibility not to pollute the sea, and to be aware of the laws about oil and garbage pollution from vessels, including fishing vessels.Last updated: 08/13/2020
- Payments for domestic commercial vesselsOur website is the fastest and easiest way to apply, renew, and pay for your certificate.Last updated: 09/22/2020
- Survey Matters January 2023In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.Last updated: 02/28/2023
- Navigation through the Great Barrier Reef and Torres StraitKnowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.Last updated: 12/02/2025
- Exemption 01 - Marine Safety (Vessel identifiers)This exemption is for owners of domestic commercial vessel who may not want to obtain or display a unique identifier.Last updated: 12/23/2025
- Restricted Pilot LicenceThe criteria for issue to a person of a restricted pilot licence, for a stated pilotage area and a stated draught limit, are that the person:Last updated: 07/14/2022
- Domestic crew certification reforms starting 1 January 2023Regulatory requirements for certificates of competency, sometimes referred to as ‘tickets’, apply to thousands of Australians working across the domestic commercial vessel (DCV) industry.Last updated: 03/30/2022
- Exercise Constant Bearing 2017 evaluation reportThe 2017 National Plan exercise ‘Exercise Constant Bearing’ was held in Adelaide, South Australia, from 5 to 7 December. A full overview of the exercise including evaluation insights and recommendations, can be found in this report.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- 2018/02 — Electronic Visual Distress Signals (EVDS)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.Last updated: 01/10/2025
- Instructions for brokersThese instructions for ship registration and transfer of ownership are provided for ship brokers and agents.Last updated: 07/26/2023
Domestic commercial vessel owner or operatorIf you own or operate a domestic commercial vessel, there are a number of practicalities you will need to consider, including keeping your vessel and crew trained, safe and compliant.Last updated: 04/29/2025- Scenario 3: A DCV intends to operate commercially overseas on an ongoing basisFollow these steps if you wish to operate your vessel commercially outside of the Australian Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ).Last updated: 10/25/2023
Safety recall: Rocket Parachute Flares KP-16Kokusai Kakoh company has issued a safety recall for its Rocket Parachute Flares KP-16. This is due to performance concerns related to altitude and burning time when fired.Last updated: 02/14/2025- New Zealand fishing vessel seafarer certificatesWhat you can do with a New Zealand fishing vessel seafarer certificate in Australia.Last updated: 10/28/2020
- Deck washing guidance for livestock vessels carrying cattle and/or buffaloWhen a livestock ship, certified with an Australian Certificate for the Carriage of Livestock (ACCL), carries cattle and/or buffalo, cargo hold decks should be washed and cleaned regularly.Last updated: 09/12/2022