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We have an intergovernmental agreement on the National Maritime Emergency Response Arrangement.

In 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 vessels

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.

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

Learn what you need to do to prepare for and take your oral exam.

Consultation on marine order 31 is closed.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea, on land or in the air.

On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.

As manager of Australia’s National Plan, we have a fixed wing aerial dispersant capability as a key component of Australia’s capacity to respond to oil spills in the marine environment.

We offer nationally recognised units of competency in marine pollution response and incident management.

When Port Hedland VTS received notification of four people clinging to a vessel in the anchorage zone, they wasted no time co-ordinating local assets to effect a rescue worthy of a nomination for the Australian VTS Award.

Your feedback is requested to help AMSA understand your views on current cost recovery arrangements.

AMSA conducted a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on domestic commercial vessel construction barges from 1 May to 30 June 2022.