Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Transport Safety Victoria.

There is potential for light-emitting diode lighting on vessels to compromise reception on VHF frequencies.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) governs the agreed minimum requirements for handling and transport of cargoes and dangerous goods.

On Monday 26 July 1999, the crude oil tanker the MV Torungen (25 tonnes), was secured in the offshore Varanus Island Marine loading terminal, located approximately 4.2 kilometres north-east of Varanus Island, Western Australia.

Mark Sherriff is a former AMSA lighthouse keeper and recipient of a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his services to community history.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea, on land or in the air.

On Monday 10 July 1995, the Iron Baron chartered bulk carrier grounded on Hebe Reef at the approach to the Tamar River, northern Tasmania at 7.30 pm EST.

A charter vessel transiting between research sites at night collided with a stationary vessel. The stationary vessel’s master claimed to have an anchor light on, but the crew of the charter vessel stated they did not see any navigation lights. The master of the stationary vessel was preparing food on the vessel at the time and may have obstructed the anchor light view from the charter vessel’s crew. The master of the charter vessel was found to have been operating at high speed given the conditions (night operations). This also rendered the lookout ineffective.

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

What you can do with a New Zealand fishing vessel seafarer certificate in Australia.

The 278th meeting of the Board was held virtually via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.

When completing a bunker delivery note, you will need to include specific details.

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.

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.

Standards for 'fast craft': vessels capable of speeds over 25 knots.

The 275th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, in Canberra, ACT.