There are 48 infringements listed in the national law that can apply to vessel owners, masters, crew, or passengers. You can avoid an infringement notice by making sure your vessel, crew, and operations comply with the national law.

Requirements for carrying an automatic identification system (AIS) are specified in marine orders.

Find out what safety checks you need to do before carrying a fishery observer onboard. 

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Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.

Standards for class 1 fast craft operating in sheltered waters or under 35m in equivalent length.

The IMO has agreed that marking requirements should be developed for commercial fishing gear.

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

Advice about the maximum continuous period that a seafarer can serve on board a vessel without taking leave.

On Wednesday 2 August AMSA will be hosting a Safety Management System workshop in Airlie Beach.

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

If you are a Traditional Inhabitant of the Torres Strait and use your TIB to catch seafood and sell it, your boat is being used as a domestic commercial vessel. This page explains what that means, when you can use the TIB-specific exemption, and the steps you must follow to operate safely and legally.

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

We authorise and audit vessel traffic service (VTS) providers in Australia.

Your New Zealand seafarer qualifications allow you to gain a Certificate of recognition for your qualification in Australia.

How to get certificates we have issued to you, or your seafarers, certified online.