In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.

Discover key data on complaints about seafarer living and working conditions, inspection activities, and how we ensure seafarers visiting Australian ports are protected under international maritime labour standards.

You need to revalidate your STCW CoP or CoC every 5 years. The exact requirements depend on your certificate, sea service and training.

A master acted quickly when a passenger deliberately jumped into the water while the vessel was berthing.

How to get a National Law certificate if you have a perpetual certificate, or if your certificate expired more than 5 years ago.

Use this form to order AMSA brochures, MARPOL placards and stickers, free of charge.

AMSA is committed to safe and clean seas. AMSA, on behalf of Australia, is responsible for the implementation of numerous international conventions and codes to which Australia is a signatory.

Survey vessels in these classes are required to carry a Scale F first aid kit on board: 1B, 1C (with unberthed passengers), 1D (with berthed passengers), 1E (with berthed passengers), 2B, 2C, 3B and 3C.

ECDIS familiarisation ensures that master and navigating officers are familiar with the specific make and model of the ECDIS equipment onboard (including backup) before taking charge of a navigational watch.

You need to keep your certificate of recognition current to keep working as an international seafarer in Australia. Make sure you renew your overseas (primary) STCW certificate before applying to revalidate your CoR.

Find out who can be the designated person for a DCV and what they need to do.

Analyses of Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) complaints, compliance and follow-up actions.