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- NP–GUI–027: Marine oil spill response health and safety guidanceGuidance on how to address workplace health and safety during an oil spill response, in a consistent way across sectors, agencies and circumstances.Last updated: 03/18/2024
- Exemption 6 - Marine Safety (Periodic survey, equipment certification, compass adjustment and liferaft servicing)This exemption allows DCV owners an extension of time for obtaining periodic or load line surveys, or a new certificate of currency for equipment. It also allows them to operate without required compass adjustments or while a liferaft is being serviced.Last updated:
- Global maritime distress and safety systems radio operator’s restricted certificate of recognitionThis international certificate allows you to work as a radio operator under restricted conditions.Last updated: 07/10/2024
- Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) – No.4 – February 2022Towing of vessel in distress leads to back injuryLast updated: 05/09/2022
- Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) – No.5 – March 2022Sudden vessel movement resulting in master incapacitation highlights onboard safety risksLast updated: 05/09/2022
- Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (Company Report) – No.3 – January 2022Disconnection of LPG system the source of explosion on a houseboatLast updated: 05/09/2022
- Have your say—Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation, and personal safety 2021/2022We are currently amending NSCV C1 to address issues related to wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation, and personal safety.Last updated: 09/12/2023
- Proposed changes to fire safety standards for domestic commercial vessels (NSCV C4)We’re seeking feedback on proposed updates to the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part C4 – Fire Safety. Find out what’s changing, why it matters and how you can have your say.Last updated:
- Memorandum of understanding with the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management AuthorityWe have a joint memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority. The MOU supports safety and environmental management for the offshore energy sector.Last updated: 11/17/2025
- Exemption 06 - Marine Safety (Periodic survey, equipment certification, compass adjustment and liferaft servicing)This exemption allows DCV owners/operators a time extension for obtaining periodic surveys, or a new certificate of currency for equipment. It also allows them to operate without required compass adjustments, or while a liferaft is being serviced.Last updated: 12/09/2025
- Consultation on cost recovery for services under the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel SafetyWe invited feedback and comments on the proposed models to recover the costs associated with delivering services to industry under the National System for Domestic Commercial VesselLast updated: 08/22/2023
- Revised guidelines for the operational implementation of the International Safety Management Code by companiesThe ISM Code provides an international standard for the safe management and operation of ships and for pollution prevention.Last updated: 08/05/2020
- Outcomes of consultation on the proposed Marine Safety (Short term marina accommodation) Exemption 2018 (Exemption 27)This document outlines the results of public consultation AMSA conducted on our proposed approach to regulating vessels being used for ‘Airbnb style activities’ such as short term marina accommodation.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- Landing barge capsizes after exceeding maximum weight limit in vessel stability book (safety lesson)On 21 August 2019, a landing barge (operated as a Class 1E and 2D) capsized while transiting from Great Mackerel Beach to Pittwater north of Sydney.Last updated: 12/22/2025
New Marine Order 27 (Safety of navigation and radio equipment) in effect 1 January 2024Following public consultation earlier this year, a revised Marine Order 27 relating to navigation safety measures and equipment, radio equipment, and safety, urgency and distress communication will take effect on 1 January 2024.Last updated: 12/19/2023- ‘Experience’ fails to prevent vessel capsize, which a proper risk assessment could have identified (safety lesson)A powered barge with a mounted crane became unstable and capsized in 3.5 metres of water during lifting operations of a concrete structure.Last updated: 12/22/2025
- Marine order 44—Safe containersLast updated: 07/19/2023
- No safe access provided: Contractor falls overboard whilst disembarkingA contractor working on a vessel fell into the water whilst disembarking due to the gap between the wharf and the vessel. A safe means of access to the vessel was not provided.Last updated: 12/20/2024
- Responding to search and rescueOur 24/7 centre responds to search and rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Australia.Last updated: 03/27/2025