This safety alert provides guidance to operators of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on risks associated with safety management systems inadequately considering electrical systems and other potential fire hazards.

Safety of Navigation – 1 August - 8 September 2021 AMSA conducted a Safety of Navigation Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 1 August to the 8 September 2021. 

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

The provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ship-generated waste is vital to preventing marine pollution.

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

If you are looking to purchase a vessel and would like to know the current ownership details or you need detailed information on a registered ship, a title extract will provide this information.

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

We want your feedback on the proposal to cease high frequency (HF) radiotelephone monitoring of distress and safety communications in Australia.

Survey modifiers are high risk operations and vessel attributes that change the survey and other requirements that would otherwise apply to the vessel.

Learn your options for fulfilling the mandatory requirement to hold a first aid certificate or equivalent when applying for a domestic certificate of competency.

Replace your lost or damaged certificate, or get a new certificate after updating your personal details.

Follow these steps if your RAV is no longer carrying out commercial operations outside the Australian Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ) or it's being brought to Australia to operate as a DCV.

Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.

Learn how to control the risk of fatigue to your crew and your operation.

Controlling the risks that weather and water pose to a vessel.

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