Advice on maintaining rescue boats in working order.

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

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

These fees are for certificates of competency, certificates of operation, certificates of survey, the surveyor accreditation scheme, and National Law exemptions.

A lone cray fisher was heading for shelter during poor weather. He had been working for 17 hours without rest. While nearing the planned anchor point, the master fell asleep at the helm and the vessel continued on, running aground on the rocky shoreline.

Find out which marine radio certificate you need and how to get one.

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

Find safety equipment guides for class 1, 2 and 3 vessels that hold a certificate of survey.

This applies to approved Registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping training leading to a certificate of competency.

Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.

On Sunday 9 January 2012, the cargo vessel the MV Tycoon broke free from its mooring at Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, and washed against the seawall and nearby cliff face. The ship had been loading phosphate at the time of the incident.

Dynamic separation can cause your vessel to become unbalanced and tip over. Find out how you can avoid this happening.

The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

Overview of the international and domestic legislation and standards that apply in Australia.

Engines, propulsion, fuel, fluid, steering and ancillary systems.

Do you want to take paying passengers on tours or between islands? If so, your boat is a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) and must be approved by AMSA.

Australia has an interest in ensuring that the ships which visit our ports and transit our waters are seaworthy, have competent crews, and are able to safely navigate through our sensitive marine areas.

Mandatory coastal pilotage is a protective measure used in environmentally fragile or areas potentially hazardous to navigation.