Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

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

DCV Safety Alert: 1/2021 aims to raise awareness of recommendations made by the United States, National Transportation Safety Board, following the investigation into the fire and subsequent loss of the passenger vessel Conception.

In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

Details about the Registered training organisation delivered revalidation courses for Masters, Deck and Engineer officers.

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.

A charter fishing vessel proceeding to a fishing spot began experiencing progressively worsening weather conditions and water ingress. Despite the owner’s warning prior to departure and passenger complaints, the master continued to the fishing destination. Strong winds and waves hampered anchoring, with water accumulating on deck through the transom door to the point of flooding. The vessel’s EPIRB was deployed, and a rescue helicopter attended, winching the master and passengers to safety.

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

How to get an International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Certificate of safety training (CoST) (STCW Reg VI/1) if you are serving or have served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

Do a lifejacket risk assessment. Your safety, and the safety of your passengers and crew, depends on it. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

Follow these steps if your RAV is no longer carrying out commercial operations outside the Australian Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ) or it's being brought to Australia to operate as a DCV.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe in the air.

The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.