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Vessels refused access to Australian ports and vessels given warnings in relation to serious deficiencies.

Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6—Resources and personnel of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements – national law). Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.

The National Law places obligations on maritime operators and other parties to ensure safety of persons and vessels and protection of the marine environment.

Our procedures for conducting oral final assessments. We conduct oral assessments to assess your knowledge and skills for:

Your vessel may be inspected to verify your compliance with cargo requirements. These requirements and regulations apply to safety-related aspects for marine carriage of cargo.

How to get an International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Certificate of safety training (CoST) (STCW Reg VI/1) if you are serving or have served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

(1)  The criteria for the issue of a check pilot licence to a person are that the person: 

AMSA port State control inspectors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our cargo securing focused inspection campaign. Use this checklist to prepare for the inspection, and to help you ensure your cargo is secure. Below is a sample of the focused inspection campaign checklist.

AMSA surveyor’s will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our safety of navigation focused inspection campaign.

Domestic commercial fishing vessels may transit between the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around Norfolk island and the Australian mainland.

Commonwealth, state and territory agencies responsible for responding to marine pollution incidents under the National Plan.

Since December 2016, we have conducted 154 compliance checks on 76 cruise ships with 100 per cent compliance observed.