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.

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.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

The Sylvan Arrow was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture into the sea west of Wilson’s Promontory, Victoria on 18 December 1999.

The 277th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, in Hobart, Tasmania.

The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

Do a lifejacket risk assessment. Your safety, and the safety of your passengers and crew, depends on it. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in South Australia in the register below.

Download a copy of the requirements for each near coastal certificate.

Our register disclosing gifts and benefits

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Tasmania.

Toxic gases can quickly build up on board vessels and kill a crew member or passenger in minutes. Identify equipment, appliances and systems that create these gases and reduce the risks.

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

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

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the security awareness training