This feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.

We are a team of dedicated professionals – hear more about our experiences working at AMSA.

Information for ship owners and operators about the application of the Bunkers Convention in Australia.

Follow these steps if you wish to operate your vessel commercially outside of the Australian Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ).

Read about the results of the consultation on new reporting rules for lost and observed freight containers at sea, mainly affecting Marine Order 27 (MO27)

Follow these steps if you want to take a DCV overseas for dry docking, sale or delivery.

In this safety lesson, veteran trawl fisher Mark Millward explains what he has learned from involvement in person overboard incidents. Mark has operated in the Queensland East Coast and Torres Strait Prawn Trawl Fisheries for over 40 years.

Transfer, suspend or revoke a certificate or approval for a domestic commercial vessel. You may need to transfer the certificate or approval when you sell or purchase a vessel.

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

Join our team and be part of a culture built on respect, collaboration, and a shared purpose.

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

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.

Make electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.

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.

Oil tankers above 150 gross tonnage and other ships of 400 gross tonnage or above must record oil-relevant operations.

Keeping a radio watch saves lives. Use this guidance to set up your radio watchkeeping process and comply with Marine Order 504.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

Find out about vessel categories, calculating vessel size, and read the dictionary of definitions.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.