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

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.

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

You must revalidate your CoST every 5 years to keep it current. Find out when to apply, what you need and how to revalidate your CoST.

Learn how to get copies of documents certified for your certificate application.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risk involved with getting on and off domestic commercial vessels.

The National Maritime Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulators Forum is a collaborative platform for discussing maritime workplace health and safety. Its main aim is to improve safety for domestic commercial vessels.

Learn about our oral exams and how to make a booking.

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

How to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.

These guidelines aim to assist small1 DCV operations to undertake a risk assessment as part of the vessel’s safety management system.

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

You have a responsibility not to pollute the sea, and to be aware of the laws about oil and garbage pollution from vessels, including fishing vessels.

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

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

In this edition we explain correct and incorrect use of conditions.

Advice about the maximum continuous period that a seafarer can serve on board a vessel without taking leave.

This safety alert provides guidance to operators of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on risks associated with safety management systems inadequately considering electrical systems and other potential fire hazards.

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Exemption 24 - Marine Safety (Emergency service vessels) and download a copy of the full report.

Dispersants can be effective response tools. Use of dispersants is dependent on many factors including timing, properties of the oil, and logistics.