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- Load line certificatesSome vessels are required to have a load line certificate.Last updated: 10/15/2021
New limits of operational area come into effect in TasmaniaFrom Saturday 23 December 2023 changes to declared areas of sheltered waters in some areas of Tasmania will come into effect.Last updated:- 2024 monthly domestic commercial vessel incident reportsThe information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.Last updated: 01/28/2025
- STCW regulations explainedThere are mandatory minimum requirements for your certificates under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW).Last updated: 10/27/2020
- Automatic identification systems on offshore structuresWe are responsible for ensuring there is a consistent approach to the use of AIS on offshore structures and facilities. Find out what we will ask you when you apply.Last updated: 09/30/2024
- Board meeting communique of matters - 13 August 2025The 274th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, in Fremantle, Western Australia.Last updated: 10/02/2025
- Consultation Feedback Report—MO504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements – national law)This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) via the online form and email.Last updated: 04/03/2023
- Overview of the new survey regimeAll domestic commercial vessels are required to have a national law certificate of survey—unless an exemption applies.Last updated: 06/12/2020
- Installing an automatic identification systemInstalling and programming an automatic identification systems (AIS).Last updated: 07/22/2022
New exemption for class 4 houseboat operatorsWe have put in place a new exemption allowing masters and crew of class 4 houseboats up to 24 metres in length to perform certain activities when not on hire, providing they hold at least a Coxswain Grade 3 certificate of competency and meet other conditions under the exemption.Last updated:- Consultation feedback report: Proposed changes to Marine Order 28 (Operations standards and procedures)Read a summary of results from the consultation on Marine Order 28 (Operations standards and procedures) and download a copy of the full report.Last updated: 07/07/2025
Commercial fisherIf you're a commercial fisher, you will need to be aware of developments in the industry, safety and compliance requirements and the needs of your crew.Last updated: 04/29/2025- Fees for international certificatesA summary of fees you may have to pay to obtain your certificates.Last updated: 06/28/2021
Seafarer job offer scams and hoaxesDo you have a suspicious job offer for work in a maritime industry?Last updated: 01/03/2024- Focused inspection campaign – Planned maintenance on DCVsFrom 1 May 2023 to 30 June 2023, we will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on planned maintenance requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).Last updated: 05/05/2023
- Our representation at international organisationsWe represent Australia in international organisations on maritime, aviation and search and rescue issues.Last updated: 03/21/2023
- When a verified gross mass is requiredCommonwealth legislation requires a verified gross mass (VGM) be supplied before a container can be loaded onto a ship.Last updated: 07/16/2025
- Coastal pilotage in environmentally fragile areasMandatory coastal pilotage is a protective measure used in environmentally fragile or areas potentially hazardous to navigation.Last updated: 10/28/2020
Now available: Updated Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual Part 2We have released the updated Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual Part 2 (SAGM2).Last updated: 11/27/2024- Declared vessels operating up to 600 nautical miles from the Australian coastRules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.Last updated: 07/09/2020