This marine notice advises of the availability of guidance for the recording of operations in the Oil Record Book Part I – machinery space operations (all ships), prepared and issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

The National Law places obligations on maritime operators and other parties to ensure safety of persons and vessels and protection of the marine environment.

If you are no longer carrying out commercial operations outside the Australian exclusive economic zone, you can switch to being a domestic commercial vessel by surrendering your regulated Australian vessel (RAV) Certificate of survey , Maritime Labour Certificate, and load line certificate. You can then apply for domestic commercial vessel certification.

PurposeA reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations.

Our employees are expected to abide by the AMSA Code of conduct.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations and marine pilots that the Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) has ceased printing some nautical publications.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.

Engines, propulsion, fuel, fluid, steering and ancillary systems.

Feedback from stakeholders about proposed changes to the Marine Surveyors Accreditation Guidance Manual– Part 2 - Survey of vessels – Edition 3 (SAGM 2).

Follow these steps to apply for an initial STCW certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency. Find out what you need to do to meet eligibility requirements, complete training and sea service and submit your application.

The campaign will apply to foreign flagged ships and Regulated Australian Vessels (RAVs) arriving at Australian ports.

Use the My Boat online system to understand and comply with safety requirements, legislation and standards for your domestic commercial vessel.

Indexed list of relevant files arranged every six months to give to Parliament and publish on our website.

Members of our executive and leadership team who are appointed according to our relevant laws.

If you submit an incomplete application, we will not progress your application for a domestic commercial vessel permission or approval.

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.

This marine notice supersedes Marine Notice 10/2022.

Guidance on revalidating Australian certificates of competency and proficiency issued in compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).