This feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.

You can submit your completed Seafarer form 419 or Certificate of competency application form 426 at participating Australia Post retail outlets.

Find out how to complete the Coxswain Grade 3 declaration (AMSA form 1882) and the on-water tasks required.

In this edition we explain about National Law audits,

Find out the requirements you need to fulfill to obtain an international endorsement.

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

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.

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.

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.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.

Find out if the vessel you own or operate under a boat-share agreement is a domestic commercial vessel.

If you are a Traditional Inhabitant of the Torres Strait and use your TIB to catch seafood and sell it, your boat is being used as a domestic commercial vessel. This page explains what that means, when you can use the TIB-specific exemption, and the steps you must follow to operate safely and legally.

How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

Procedures for STCW courses provided by Registered training organisations including e-learning, distance learning and blended learning, GMDSS ROC and short courses.

You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.