Toxic gases can quickly build up on board vessels and kill a crew member or passenger in minutes. Identify equipment, appliances and systems that create these gases and reduce the risks.

On 19 November 2020, a class 3B fishing vessel grounded on a beach after the master and two deckhands, fell asleep. The investigation identified that there was no clear procedure for standing watch. Fatigue also contributed to the poor decisions made by the crew around who was supposed to be on watch that morning.

This service charter sets out the standard of service you can expect to receive from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

This marine notice highlights the importance of ensuring navigation bridge visibility on all vessels sailing in Australian waters. Vessel operators, masters and navigational officers should take note of its content.

On 6 October 2022, two crewmembers were setting cray pots on the port and starboard side of a fishing vessel. During one setting, the crewmember’s foot (on the port side) became entangled in the cray pot’s rope dragging them over the side. The second crewmember raised the alarm and the master immediately stopped the vessel and instructed the crewmember to attach the line to the pot winch. The master and crewmember, having conducted regular emergency procedure drills, quickly raised the person overboard (PoB) via the pot winch, deployed the overboard ladder, and cut the rope. The PoB sustained some water in the lungs but was otherwise unharmed.

A marine notice provides important safety related information, general guidance and details about upcoming changes to legislation to the shipping and maritime community.

Before you begin operating your vessel, you must follow our requirements.

What changes to Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54) did we seek feedback on?

A unique identifier—also sometimes called a unique vessel identifier—is like a number plate for your vessel.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

We have diverse teams operating all around Australia.

Commonwealth legislation requires a verified gross mass (VGM) be supplied before a container can be loaded onto a ship.

Standards for domestic commercial vessels, largely replaced by the NSCV for new vessels.

We inspect domestic commercial vessels to ensure crew, vessel, and operational safety.

We are responsible for leading national policy on vessel traffic services (VTS).

Proof of identity is required when applying for a certificate of competency or seafarer’s service book.