This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

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

Descriptions of the courses available to responders under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

On 20 May 1988 bulk carrier Korean Star grounded in the vicinity of Cape Cuvier within the port limits of Carnarvon, Western Australia.

In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.

If you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

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

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

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

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

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe in the air.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.