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- Consultation feedback report: International requirements on fishing gear marking and reportingThis feedback report summarises the results of our consultation on international requirements on fishing gear marking and reporting.Last updated: 05/06/2026
- Survey Matters June 2024In this edition, we talk about how Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual 2 consultation closed, shaft surveys explained and some frequently asked questions related to AMS auditsLast updated: 07/17/2024
- What is a marine incident?Marine incidents are defined by relevant Australian laws and include a number of different types of incidents.Last updated: 10/14/2019
- Survey Matters—December 2020In this edition we give guidance on managing some of the changes mentioned in Schedule 1 of MO503, explain electrical plan approval requirements, and more.Last updated: 04/04/2025
- Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about NSCV C2Common questions about the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part C–Design and construction, Section 2, Watertight and weathertight integrity.Last updated: 10/01/2024
February 2025 marine incident reportDuring February 2025, there were 101 reported marine incidents involving domestic commercial vessels. Of these, 12 were serious and one was very serious.Last updated: 04/04/2025- Survey Matters—May 2020In the May edition we guide you through the alternate survey process, explain the coroner's recommendations from the inquiry into the loss of FV Cassandra and FV Dianne and more.Last updated: 04/04/2025
- Shen Neng 1, 3 April 2010On 3 April 2010, the Shen Neng 1 was traversing a well-known shipping route south of the Douglas Shoal when it ran aground 38 nautical miles east of Great Keppel Island at about 5.30 pm.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- 2022/14 — Ensuring navigation bridge visibilityThis 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.Last updated: 01/10/2025
October 2024 marine incident report and monthly safety lessonThere were 95 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in October.Last updated: 11/22/2024- How to become a coastal pilotBecome a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.Last updated: 05/13/2026
- Regulatory plan—completed program 2017–18This program of regulatory activities was completed during the 2017–2018 financial year.Last updated: 09/22/2020
- Exemption 15 - Marine Safety (Scientific research and educational activities)This exemption allows people who work on a vessel involved in scientific activities, including research or educational activities, to perform duties as master of a vessel without a certificate of competency.Last updated: 08/20/2025
January 2025 marine incident report and safety lessonThere were 110 reported marine incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in January.Last updated: 03/04/2025- Requirements for carrying an automatic identification systemRequirements for carrying an automatic identification system (AIS) are specified in marine orders.Last updated: 03/15/2021
Australia Bay Seafoods puts safety first with float-free EPIRBsAustralia Bay Seafoods General Manager and career fisherman Michael O’Brien, talks to AMSA about how the tragic loss of life with the capsizing of FV Dianne and FV Cassandra prompted them to reinforce their approach to safety.Last updated: 09/18/2020- Parasailing safety guidanceWe have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.Last updated: 10/25/2023
- 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
- Unpowered bargesUnderstand the regulatory requirements under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessels) National Law 2012 (National Law) for unpowered barges.Last updated: 07/15/2025
- National Law Act 2012We administer the national law, regulations and marine orders in implementing the national system.Last updated: 10/21/2020