If you have an offer of employment on a ship registered on the Australian International Shipping Register (AISR), you may need a certificate of equivalence (CoE). A CoE allows you to work on an AISR-registered ship using your overseas STCW certificate, without an AMSA-issued certificate of competency or certificate of recognition.

To confirm an engine with a power output of greater than 130 kilowatts (kW) is compliant with nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission standards, it must be accompanied by an Engine International Air Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) certificate and supporting Technical File.

This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.

Operators and crew of these types of operations face unique safety challenges and risk.

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

In this edition we talk about marine surveyor accreditation renewals, a marine safety incident and a safety recall notice.

The mooring snagged on an unseen underwater object and the chain was pulled out of the bow roller and down the side of the vessel. The vessel capsized with no resulting injuries.

This feedback report summarises submissions we received on the proposed changes to Marine Order 27.

Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

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 following definitions explain the terms used specifically in the Maritime Training (MT) series documents for Registered training organisations (RTOs)

The Maritine Agencies Forum (MAF) provides a forum for collaboration on maritime safety and other issues.

Globally, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are controlled through emission standards for marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 130 kilowatts (kW).

Join the event online or in person at East Fremantle Yacht Club in WA.

This page outlines the types of survey reports and details an AMSA assessor looks for when reviewing an application for approval.

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

This marine notice draws attention to responsible navigational practices which masters and officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships operating in Australian waters should follow.