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Focus on stability: ways to manage your vessel's stability and prevent capsizeStability hazards remain a significant safety issue. Small changes to your vessel — like adding gear, modifying tanks, or shifting weight — can affect your vessel’s stability. What seems minor could put your crew at serious risk.Last updated:- AMSA 170Application for change of home port (form 170)
You can use this form to make an application for a change of home port.
Last updated: 09/05/2024 - Learn more about operational safety changes from 1 August 2023Register for a free information session online or near youLast updated: 08/24/2023
- Polluter pays—security for costsAustralia’s policy is that those who pollute our marine environment should be responsible for cleaning up and repairing the damage they have caused. If AMSA has to do this because they do not, then they should pay AMSA.Last updated: 03/11/2021
- Onboard fire results in masters’ quick and safe decisionOn the evening of 29 May 2022, a commercial fishing vessel was on a voyage from Mackay to Cairns when the master noticed an auxiliary engine alarm. Upon lifting the engine room hatch, the master saw smoke and an orange glow and the engine room subsequently caught fire. The master quickly made the decision that they would not be able to fight the fire without jeopardising their safety and abandoned ship. An SMS risk assessment on appropriate crewing on a voyage greater than 12 hours duration should be undertaken in these situations.Last updated: 09/29/2022
- AMSA 215Application for exemption from the requirement to be registered (form 215)
You can use this form to apply for an exemption from the requirement to be registered.
Last updated: 08/26/2024 - Work to reduce marine plastic pollution from shipsThe International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to reduce the loss and discharge of fishing gear into the sea.Last updated: 07/16/2025
- Step 1: Learn about simplified SMSLearn about simplified SMS requirements for smaller, less complex DCVs.Last updated:
- AMSA 606Surveyors recommendation to the national regulator (form 606)
Surveyors – use this form to make a recommendation after conducting:
Last updated: 08/01/2024 - Declared vessels operating up to 600 nautical miles from the Australian coastRules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.Last updated: 07/09/2020
- Power to take measures—containers lost from shipsOur stance is that shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.Last updated: 09/23/2021
- AMSA 173Notice of alteration to ship (form 173)
You can use this form to give us notice of an alteration to a ship.
Last updated: 09/05/2025 - Changes to safety management system requirements from 1 June 2025Update your SMS to make sure your vessel complies.Last updated: 01/06/2025
- Shipping decarbonisation: feedback from industryFind out what was discussed at decarbonisation roundtables attended by shipping industry representatives. By hosting these roundtables, AMSA aims to foster collaboration in the Australian shipping industry as it transitions away from carbon-based fuels.Last updated: 12/04/2025
Brisbane VTS’s timely intervention earns nomination for 2019-20 Australian VTS AwardThe inaugural Australian VTS Award saw Brisbane VTS operators Todd Stewart and Ricky Blake commended for their actions, which had a profound impact on the outcome of two men and a young boy lost at sea.Last updated: 10/04/2024- Passenger vessel flooded after access door was left openA passenger ferry was returning from its scheduled service when an unanticipated wave raised its stern and caused its bow to dive under the water. Water rushed over the bow and a significant amount came through the forward portside access door and into the passenger compartment. The master immediately reduced speed, which expelled most of the water overboard. The forward portside access door had been left open by a crew member who was attempting to alleviate sea sickness among some passengers. The action of leaving the door open during the voyage was contrary to the vessel’s survey requirements. Signage requiring the door to be kept closed when underway was reportedly not seen by crew members. This resulted in water entering the vessel creating a potentially unsafe situation.Last updated: 05/30/2025
- Short-term measure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from existing shipsThe short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).Last updated: 07/17/2025
- Changes to safety management system requirements from 1 June 2025The revised Marine Order 504 comes into effect on 1 June 2025. Update your SMS to make sure your vessel compliesLast updated: 12/18/2024
- AMSA 174Amendments to the continuous synopsis record (form 174)
You can use this form to make an amendment to the continuous synopsis record.
Last updated: 08/20/2024 - AMSA 76Statutory declaration for alteration to ship (form 76)
You can use this form to make a statutory declaration for alteration to a ship.
Last updated: 08/01/2024