Consultation overview
Public consultation took place from 1 February to 2 April 2024. View the archived consultation page.
AMSA received a total of 9 submissions, including:
- 7 submissions received via the online submission form
- 2 submissions received via email.
The submissions included a total of 92 comments and recommendations for improvement to the draft order, with most respondents indicating they support the proposed SAGM amendments.
An additional 12 comments were received during the online information session.
Background
Marine Surveyors Accreditation Guidance Manual– Part 2 – Survey of vessels - Edition 3 (SAGM 2), is a reissue of the Marine Surveyors Accreditation Guidance Manual 2014 – Part 2.
SAGM 2:
- sets clear standards and criteria for accredited marine surveyors (AMS) and recognised organisations (class societies)
- outlines the procedures for surveying domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Since its introduction on 1 July 2018, SAGM Edition 2 has been the standard for performing vessel surveys. During this period, AMSA has gathered significant feedback, which it is proposing to incorporate into edition 3.