Latest standards for wheelhouse visibility, emergency escapes, crew and passenger accommodation, and personal safety on domestic commercial vessels. Includes updated requirements for evacuation, signage and preventing falls overboard.

We gather feedback through consultative committees and public consultation. Feedback from individuals, organisations and government is an important part of policy development and regulatory change.

Course and study subjects for deck and engineer certificates of recognition.

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.

The IMO has agreed that marking requirements should be developed for commercial fishing gear.

The 276th meeting of the Board was held on Thursday, 20 November 2025, in Canberra, ACT.

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

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

This course is designed for people who may perform or support the role of finance officer during a marine pollution response.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) is managed under governance arrangements which ensure accountability, coordination and integration with stakeholders.

Read about the panel of experts that helps advise on the National Standard for Commercial Vessels.

A marine notice provides important safety related information, general guidance and details about upcoming changes to legislation to the shipping and maritime community.

Marine Order 55 (Vessels carrying industrial personnel) 2024, requires that industrial personnel be at least 16 years of age, and have documentary evidence of the person’s physical and medical fitness of a kind that is acceptable to AMSA.

This exemption allows DCV owners an extension of time for obtaining periodic or load line surveys, or a new certificate of currency for equipment. It also allows them to operate without required compass adjustments or while a liferaft is being serviced.

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A powered barge with a mounted crane became unstable and capsized in 3.5 metres of water during lifting operations of a concrete structure.