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- Consultation report: NSCV - Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safetyThis feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.Last updated:
- Changes to passenger safety regulations—your questions answeredWe have read and answered your questions about the new requirements for domestic commercial vessels that carry passengers.Last updated: 08/14/2023
Electrical safety - reducing the risk of electrical faults and firesMake electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.Last updated: 07/31/2024
Coming soon: simplified safety management system for smaller domestic vesselsFrom 1 June 2025, a simplified safety management system (SMS) will be available for smaller, less complex domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) that meet the eligibility criteria.Last updated: 03/18/2025- Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 22 — Cargo securing of containersPoorly secured containers can put lives at risk, damage the environment and cost millions. Find out how safe stowage practices keep cargo on board and help protect lives, livelihoods and the industry.Last updated: 10/02/2025
- Propeller strike injury – due to poor safety management system implementationA swimmer participating in a marine wildlife interaction tour sustained a foot injury from a propeller strike when a crew member attempted to tow them alongside a tender vessel. This activity was in breach of the operations’ safety management system procedures.Last updated: 06/17/2025
- Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 5—fatigueFatigue is a safety hazard: it needs to be managed.Last updated: 09/29/2021
Safety recall: Rocket Parachute Flares KP-16Kokusai Kakoh company has issued a safety recall for its Rocket Parachute Flares KP-16. This is due to performance concerns related to altitude and burning time when fired.Last updated: 02/14/2025- Focused inspection campaign—DCV passenger vessel safetyAdvice to vessel owners and masters for the focused inspection campaign on passenger vessel safety requirements.Last updated: 07/17/2025
- Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 20 — MaintenanceThe latest issue of the Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin focuses on maintenance.Last updated: 10/03/2025
- Exemption 36 - Marine Safety (Steam-powered vessels)This exemption allows people to operate a steam-powered DCV without the required certificate of competency.Last updated: 12/23/2025
- Safety first in marine spill response videoWe promote safety in marine pollution response through the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan).Last updated: 11/09/2020
- General safety duties for domestic commercial vesselsA guide for domestic commercial vesselsLast updated: 08/01/2023
Watch now: new safety management system requirementsAMSA’s second safety management system (SMS) webinar focused on upcoming changes to SMS requirements.Last updated: 03/27/2025- Safety equipment guides for non-survey vesselsFind safety equipment guides for non-survey vessels based on class and type of operation.Last updated: 10/08/2025
- Exemption 24 - Marine Safety (Emergency service vessels)Exemption 24 allows volunteer emergency services to crew their vessels using trained volunteers without a certificate of competency.Last updated: 10/03/2025
Updated standard for wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation, and personal safetyOn 1 September 2025 the updated edition of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part C1 will be introduced. It will be mandatory for all new domestic commercial vessels from 1 September 2027.Last updated: 09/01/2025- Maritime Safety Awareness bulletin issue 11—Fire prevention on vesselsIn issue 11, read about how fire prevention is essential for maritime safety and learn ways to mitigate the risk of fire at sea.Last updated: 06/20/2023
Focused inspection campaign—passenger tender vessel safety (WA/NT only)Advice to vessel owners and masters for the Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on passenger (class 1) vessel tenders in Western Australia and Northern Territory.Last updated: 08/30/2023- Changes to safety management system requirements from 1 June 2025The revised Marine Order 504 comes into effect on 1 June 2025. Update your SMS to make sure your vessel compliesLast updated: 12/18/2024