Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

Australia Bay Seafoods General Manager and career fisherman Michael O’Brien, talks to AMSA about how the tragic loss of life with the capsizing of FV Dianne and FV Cassandra prompted them to reinforce their approach to safety.

Scams are intended to trick you into giving out your personal information or paying money.

When a livestock ship, certified with an Australian Certificate for the Carriage of Livestock (ACCL), carries cattle and/or buffalo, cargo hold decks should be washed and cleaned regularly.

If you are serving or have served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as a Maritime Warfare Officer, this information explains how to qualify for an International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarer (STCW) certificate of competency for a: Chief mate Master less than 3000 GT Master

Regulatory requirements for certificates of competency, sometimes referred to as ‘tickets’, apply to thousands of Australians working across the domestic commercial vessel (DCV) industry.

(1)  The criteria for issue to a person of an unrestricted pilot licence, for a stated pilotage area, are that the person: 

Preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group (NE WSM WG).

Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.

We offer a maritime professional development program for mid to senior level port State control (PSC) staff from counterpart maritime safety agencies.

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

How to calculate your sea service before you apply for a sea service assessment.

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

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

Constructing the hull, decks, superstructures, deckhouses and bulkheads.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.