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.

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

Rules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.

On 6 November 2021, while enroute, a passenger charter (Class 1E) vessel’s inadequately secured swim platform gate opened when a passenger and toddler leant against it causing the two passengers to fall into the water. The investigation identified that there was no locking bolt on the gate, no risk assessments and no passenger verification procedures in place. 

The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.

There are laws against ship sourced pollution and those responsible may be prosecuted under state or territory legislation.

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

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Obligations of registered agents of Australian registered ships.

A passenger vessel collided with an unseen rock, resulting in the injury of a passenger. The master navigated the vessel into unfamiliar waters that was not a normal or planned part of the passenger tour experience, and not authorised by the tour company. Owners and operators should ensure masters continue to conform to the planned or authorised route for the services they offer.

On 28 July 1988, the livestock carrier Al Qurain struck a wharf heavily while berthing in Portland, Victoria and severely ruptured a side fuel tank. An estimated 184 tonnes of fuel oil escaped into Portland Harbour.

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There are a range of chemical tools which can reduce the harmful effects of an oil spill.

It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

AMSA’s mission is ensuring safe vessel operations, combating marine pollution and rescuing people in distress.

Check if AMSA recognises your country or overseas STCW certificate, and what this means for your application in Australia.

Designing, selecting, and testing anchoring systems.