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  • Marine pollution
    Australia implements a range of standards and regulations to protect the marine environment from pollution. These standards and regulations ensure we meet international obligations. You must comply with these regulations and report marine pollution incidents. You may also need to make a general incident report.
    Last updated: 01/04/2019
  • Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin 16—Planned maintenance
    In issue 16, read about how planned maintenance can have a significant impact on the safety of the vessel, people, and the marine environment.
    Last updated: 10/04/2022
  • National Search and Rescue Council
    The National Search and Rescue Council is a cooperative body that is responsible for the national search and rescue response arrangements in Australia.
    Last updated: 05/13/2022
  • Domestic incident reports
    Read overviews of reported incidents for domestic commercial vessels
    Last updated:
  • Online learning
    We have a range of online learning courses providing flexible online learning for the maritime industry.
    Last updated: 08/20/2025
  • NP-GUI-012: National Plan technical guidelines for preparing contingency plans for marine and coastal facilities
    Clear technical guidance to the operators of marine and coastal facilities for the preparation of marine pollution contingency plans and for establishing and maintaining an effective response capability.
    Last updated: 03/18/2024
  • Equivalent qualifications and skill recognition
    Find out if you can use your current international or domestic skills and qualifications to support your application for a certificate of competency.
    Last updated: 08/20/2025
  • Construction barge safety
    Barges used for commercial purposes are domestic commercial vessels and need to meet marine safety regulations.
    Last updated: 03/06/2022
  • Port State Control Report 1994
    This report summarises our port State control activities and reports on the performance of commercial shipping companies, flag States and Classification Societies for the 1994 calendar year.
    Last updated: 07/13/2020
  • Port State Control Report 1996
    This report summarises our port State control activities and reports on the performance of commercial shipping companies, flag States and Classification Societies for the 1996 calendar year.
    Last updated: 07/13/2020
  • Port State Control Report 1998
    This report summarises our port State control activities and reports on the performance of commercial shipping companies, flag States and Classification Societies for the 1998 calendar year.
    Last updated: 02/05/2020
  • Port State Control Report 2006
    This report summarises our port State control activities and reports on the performance of commercial shipping companies, flag States and Classification Societies for the 2006 calendar year.
    Last updated: 07/13/2020
  • Port State Control Report 2013
    This report summarises our port State control activities and reports on the performance of commercial shipping companies, flag States and Classification Societies for the 2013 calendar year.
    Last updated: 07/13/2020
  • National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV)
    The National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) provides standards for vessel design, construction and equipment for domestic commercials vessels. We maintain a list of current and superseded versions of the NSCV for your information.
    Last updated: 08/01/2023
  • National Plan year in review—2015–2016
    The 2015-16 year has been yet another busy period for National Plan stakeholders. In July 2015 an oil spill occurred 30 nautical miles from Cape Upstart, in the Whitsunday region, which affected a number of Queensland beaches.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • Shipping Consultative Forum
    Provides advice on the strategic priorities set against four themes that are likely to challenge us and the industry.
    Last updated: 10/16/2020
  • AMSA 172
    Alteration certificate (form 172)

    You can use this form to obtain an alteration certificate.

    Last updated: 09/05/2025
  • AMSA 1021
    Application for a coastal – trainee, restricted pilot, pilot and check pilot licence/renewal

    You can use this form to apply for a licence or renewal for a coastal:

    Last updated: 09/04/2023
  • AMSA 93
    Application for a minimum safe crewing (manning) document (form 93)

    You can use this form to apply for a minimum safe crewing (manning) document.

    Last updated: 10/02/2025
  • AMSA 218
    Application for a temporary pass (form 218)

    You can use this form to apply for a temporary pass for a voyage of an unregistered ship as specified below.

    Last updated: 09/06/2024