All vessel owners need to do a risk assessment to work out what medical and first aid equipment to carry. Class 1, 2 and 3 survey vessels have minimum medical and first aid equipment they are required to carry.

In Australia, domestic commercial vessels are regulated under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 (national law act). The National Law Act underpins the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety (national system).

From 1 January 2022, AMSA will provide 24-hour nationwide monitoring of high frequency (HF) radiotelephone distress, urgency and safety communications in Australia.

The safety and medical equipment you need will depend on your vessel and operation.

If you have lost your certificate of competency, or it has been damaged or stolen you can apply to get it replaced.

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.

Is my vessel eligible for a simplified SMS?

Learn how to develop a fatigue risk management plan.

Learn how to identify risks to vessel stability in your SMS.

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

We sought feedback on new reporting rules for lost and observed freight containers at sea. The proposed updates will align Australian law with international requirements.

Find out what the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) covers and how it's implemented in Australia.

Read about the skills and knowledge you’ll learn in a near coastal certificate course.

Use the My Boat online system to understand and comply with safety requirements, legislation and standards for your domestic commercial vessel.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Transport for NSW Service.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan (NE SMP) identifies actions based on information regarding the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region.

Access the Emergency Management Handbooks and Manuals.

Radiotelephones, signalling lights, EPIRBs, and satellite communications equipment.