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

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

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

IMO performance standards require back-up arrangements to be in place in case of ECDIS failure.

In the early afternoon of 30 May 2022, a hire and drive sailing catamaran began to take on water before sinking shortly after departing the marina. Onboard was the charterer, their family and a briefer who was in control of the vessel. The investigation established that following recent maintenance, an inspection plate had not been replaced, allowing water ingress. It was further identified that the charter company’s maintenance procedures did not suitably document handing over and/or tagging of removed items during maintenance work.

Replace your lost or damaged certificate, or get a new certificate after updating your personal details.

Oil tankers above 150 gross tonnage and other ships of 400 gross tonnage or above must record oil-relevant operations.

This marine notice highlights shipowners, operators, masters and crews obligation to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving a ship’s elevator.

This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.

We are responsible for responding to marine oil spills and supporting the National Plan for Maritime Emergency partners in doing the same within their jurisdictions.

In 2024, a range of vessel stability issues caused a trawler to roll over. The master had not followed the vessel’s stability book properly. The investigation also found that the stability book didn’t meet relevant standards.

The inaugural Australian VTS Award saw Brisbane VTS operators Todd Stewart and Ricky Blake commended for their actions, which had a profound impact on the outcome of two men and a young boy lost at sea.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

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

This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.