Advice about the maximum continuous period that a seafarer can serve on board a vessel without taking leave.

We have four Bombardier Challenger 604 jet aircraft for search and rescue. The Challengers are based out of Perth, Melbourne and Cairns.

About the feedback we received on the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety transition.

The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

Purpose To ensure that navigation corridors are used appropriately when planning on ECDIS, and to ensure that a voyage plan approved by the ship’s Master is executed within the planne

NOPSEMA has been working with state authorities to improve and streamline consultation practices within the offshore petroleum industry, and provide advice on regulatory requirements for offshore petroleum activities.

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) non-mandatory revised guidelines for the reduction of underwater radiated noise from shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life. 

We have conducted these inspection campaigns in the past, focusing on specific deficiencies and outcomes.

If you have an offer of employment on a ship registered on the Australian International Shipping Register (AISR), you may need a certificate of equivalence (CoE). A CoE allows you to work on an AISR-registered ship using your overseas STCW certificate, without an AMSA-issued certificate of competency or certificate of recognition.

Join the event online or in person at East Fremantle Yacht Club in WA.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

This safety alert provides guidance to operators of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on risks associated with safety management systems inadequately considering electrical systems and other potential fire hazards.

Globally, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are controlled through emission standards for marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 130 kilowatts (kW).

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

Find out how to provide a photo that meets our requirements for your certificate application.

Our role in working with the offshore industry.

Dispersants can be effective response tools. Use of dispersants is dependent on many factors including timing, properties of the oil, and logistics.

The mooring snagged on an unseen underwater object and the chain was pulled out of the bow roller and down the side of the vessel. The vessel capsized with no resulting injuries.