Vessels refused access to Australian ports and vessels given warnings in relation to serious deficiencies.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Department of Transport, Western Australia.

You may be able to operate temporarily below the minimum crewing requirements that apply to your vessel.

Residual current devices minimise the risk of a person receiving an electric shock or being electrocuted when using plug-in electrical equipment on board vessels.

On 14 July 1975 the Marine Operations Centre in Canberra was alerted that the oil tanker Princess Anne Marie had sustained a large crack in its hull approximately 300 miles off Western Australian.

On 21 July 1991 Greek tanker Kirki lost its bow off the coast of Western Australia, resulting in a major pollution incident.

This safety lesson describes how experienced Queensland prawn trawl fisher, Tony Sterling, developed an inpull winch that pulls in both sides of the trawl gear at the same time. The winch has delivered major safety benefits because crew no longer need to go out onto the booms.

A safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.

The Maritine Agencies Forum (MAF) provides a forum for collaboration on maritime safety and other issues.

Transfer, suspend or revoke a certificate or approval for a domestic commercial vessel. You may need to transfer the certificate or approval when you sell or purchase a vessel.

From 1 January 2022, AMSA will provide 24-hour nationwide monitoring of high frequency (HF) radiotelephone distress, urgency and safety communications in Australia.

Ships registered on the Australian general shipping register have Australian nationality.

The 2019-20 Australian Vessel Traffic Services Award was awarded to Warren Bath, VTS Operator at Hay Point, Queensland, for his coordination of an incident involving a bulk carrier.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

Make electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.