In this edition we provide advice on how to send us large files, what to do if you receive a complaint about a survey, provide guidance on battery safety, and more.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

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

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

Survey vessels in these classes are required to carry a Scale F first aid kit on board: 1B, 1C (with unberthed passengers), 1D (with berthed passengers), 1E (with berthed passengers), 2B, 2C, 3B and 3C.

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Environmental, scientific and technical functions and resources in spill response.

In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.

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

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations Class 1C (with berthed passengers), 2B and 3B, are required to carry a Scale E medical cabinet and a Scale F First aid kit on board.

In rough weather, early in the morning of 24 May, about 50 containers were lost overboard from the Singapore-flagged container ship APL England. Read our regular updates.

Understand the regulatory requirements under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessels) National Law 2012 (National Law) for unpowered barges.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Papua New Guinea National Maritime Safety Authority.

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.

AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the security awareness training

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the fire prevention and fire fighting—basic training.