Constructing the hull, decks, superstructures, deckhouses and bulkheads.

The global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.

We make a range of information available for public access. You can also formally request access to documents we hold under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

All vessel owners need to do a risk assessment to work out what medical and first aid equipment to carry. Class 1, 2 and 3 survey vessels have minimum medical and first aid equipment they are required to carry.

This marine notice is to remind livestock shippers, vessel owners and operators, and the masters of livestock vessels of their obligations to provide and use accurate information in the calculation of vessel stability.

On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue risk management' held 19 February 2025.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the security awareness training

Understand the regulatory requirements under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessels) National Law 2012 (National Law) for unpowered barges.

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

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

On 1 October 1973, the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) came into operation.

In rough weather, early in the morning of 24 May, about 50 containers were lost overboard from the Singapore-flagged container ship APL England. Read our regular updates.