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Detention of Australian ships

Australian-flagged ships which are detained by foreign port State control authorities overseas must notify AMSA.

Where an Australian-flagged ship is detained by another coastal State under port State control, the operator is required to submit an AMSA 41 form to FSC@amsa.gov.au requesting surveyor attendance.

AMSA will consider the deficiencies identified and will send a surveyor for either an additional survey and/or audit. 

This additional survey or audit will be at cost to the operator. 

Last updated: 22 August 2023