As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

Since December 2016, we have conducted 185 compliance checks on 88 cruise ships with 100 per cent compliance observed.

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

On 6 February 1988 the Hong Kong registered bulk carrier Sir Alexander Glen lost approximately 450 tonnes of heavy fuel oil into the waters off Port Walcott, Western Australia when a bunker tank was holed by the ship's anchor.

In this edition we talk about marine surveyor accreditation renewals, a marine safety incident and a safety recall notice.

Explore the trends in vessel design, materials and certification shaping Australia’s domestic fleet. See what was built, where, and how vessels are evolving to meet industry needs.

Operators of Regulated Australian Vessels (RAV) and Foreign Vessels, as well as the shippers of livestock, have obligations when loading and transporting livestock from Australia.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

Learn how to manage your garbage on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV).

If you are an Australian seafarer, you can use an AMSA approved task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.

This feedback report summarises submissions we received on the proposed changes to Marine Order 27.

DCV Safety Alert: 1/2021 aims to raise awareness of recommendations made by the United States, National Transportation Safety Board, following the investigation into the fire and subsequent loss of the passenger vessel Conception.

This marine notice highlights the need for shipowners, operators, masters and crews to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving height and the risk of falling.

The benefits and eligibility requirements of registration on the Australian international shipping register (AISR).

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