Marine Order 503 (Certificates of survey – national law) 2018 (MO503) outlines when a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) needs a certificate of survey, and related survey requirements. These requirements help ensure that commercial vessels operating in Australia are safe and seaworthy.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

AMSA approved training organisations delivering Continued competence (Certificate of Safety Training) (COST).

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

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

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

We contribute to safety in the region by working with our geographic neighbours.

The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.

A 2C rescue vessel was preparing to depart a river entrance bar with 11 people onboard. The observed sea state was a wave height (breaking) of 1.4 to 1.8 metres. The entrance bar had a moderate to high level of congestion of jet skis and surfboard riders positioned within the aids to navigation departure leads. The vessel came within very close proximity to surfers on 3 occasions whilst negotiating the breaking sea conditions. The vessel then broached upon a wave resulting in the vessel heeling to port and becoming unable to be controlled due to the force of the wave.

In this edition we explain correct and incorrect use of conditions.

Find out more about complying with the national system if you are a domestic commercial vessel owner or operator.

Find out more about how to get a certificate of medical fitness, and why you need one.

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

What you can do with a New Zealand fishing vessel seafarer certificate in Australia.

NOPSEMA has been working with state authorities to improve and streamline consultation practices within the offshore petroleum industry, and provide advice on regulatory requirements for offshore petroleum activities.

An index to guide you through the supporting documents for the National Plan.

Common questions about the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part C–Design and construction, Section 2, Watertight and weathertight integrity.

Risk assessments help identify why, when and where lifejackets need to be worn during vessel operations. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.