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- Scale E medical cabinetSurvey passenger vessels with offshore operations Class 1C (with berthed passengers), 2B and 3B, are required to carry a Scale E medical cabinet and a Scale F First aid kit on board.Last updated: 12/23/2025
- Coxswain Grade 2 near coastalLearn about the Coxswain Grade 2 certificate, including the vessels it lets you operate, how to qualify, apply, or renew.Last updated: 05/29/2025
Plastic Free July: AMSA’s action to reduce marine plasticsPlastic Free July encourages millions worldwide to reduce plastic consumption and find sustainable alternatives. As the national maritime regulator, we commit to reducing ocean plastics that harm our precious marine environment. To do this we work both internationally and at home.Last updated: 08/09/2024- Fire safety - C4Fitting out all spaces on the vessel with the right fire protection measures.Last updated: 08/03/2023
- Sailing Master Coastal near coastalLearn about the Sailing Master Coastal certificate, including the vessels it lets you operate, how to qualify, apply, or renew.Last updated: 11/25/2024
Upcoming changes: drug and alcohol policyFrom 1 June 2025, all domestic commercial vessel (DCV) operators, including hire and drive operators (Class 4), must have a drug and alcohol policy as part of their safety management system (SMS).Last updated: 03/27/2025- Exemption 39 - Marine Safety (Lifejacket lights)This exemption relates to the kinds of lifejackets that must be carried on board a Class 1C domestic commercial vessel.Last updated: 07/01/2025
- Consultation feedback report: MO12 and MO32 amendments for lifting appliances and anchor handling winchesRead about the results of consultation on proposed amendments to MO12 and MO32 to introduce new requirements for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches.Last updated:
- Anchoring systems - C7DDesigning, selecting, and testing anchoring systems.Last updated: 10/01/2024
- Global maritime distress and safety systemThe global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.Last updated: 10/09/2023
- Discharges in emergenciesMaritime discharges of oil and noxious liquid substances during emergencies and pollution response situations.Last updated: 08/13/2020
- Calculate sea service on trailer hopper suction dredgerHow to calculate your sea service in trailer hopper suction dredgers operating in ports, inshore and in limited near coastal areas.Last updated: 07/01/2024
- Category F2 fast craft - F1CStandards for class 1 fast craft operating in sheltered waters or under 35m in equivalent length.Last updated: 10/01/2024
- Extension to survey dateIf special circumstances mean that you require an extension of time for your vessel's periodic survey, you can make an application under for Marine Safety (Periodic survey, equipment certification and compass adjustment) Exemption (Exemption 06).Last updated: 01/05/2021
- Watertight and weathertight integrity - C2Controlling the risks that weather and water pose to a vessel.Last updated: 04/10/2026
- North-East Shipping Management Plan—action updateThe North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group.Last updated: 08/06/2025
- Inspections report 2025Insights from 2025 vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performanceLast updated:
- Domestic crew certification reforms starting 1 January 2023Regulatory requirements for certificates of competency, sometimes referred to as ‘tickets’, apply to thousands of Australians working across the domestic commercial vessel (DCV) industry.Last updated: 03/30/2022
- About levies, fees, and paymentsYou may need to pay a fee, levy or charge, depending on what action you need to do. Find out about our current levies, fees, and payment options.Last updated: 11/11/2025