In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

Ships registered on the Australian general shipping register have Australian nationality.

Vessels owned and operated by community groups or clubs may or may not be domestic commercial vessels.

In this edition, we talk about how Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual 2 consultation closed, shaft surveys explained and some frequently asked questions related to AMS audits

This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

Speed and visibility play part in vessel collision.

Unheeded weather warnings result in fishing charter vessel flooding.

This marine notice draws attention to important information regarding the proper operation of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), including the importance of adequate and up to date Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), for ships visiting Australian ports.

The purpose of this policy is to outline the underlying principles for the disclosure and dissemination of vessel tracking information under agreed conditions.

We have conducted these inspection campaigns in the past, focusing on specific deficiencies and outcomes.

IMO performance standards require back-up arrangements to be in place in case of ECDIS failure.

In this edition we give guidance on managing some of the changes mentioned in Schedule 1 of MO503, explain electrical plan approval requirements, and more.

Our role in working with the offshore industry.

Passenger seriously injured after falling down stairwell.

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

Safety of Navigation – 1 August - 8 September 2021 AMSA conducted a Safety of Navigation Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 1 August to the 8 September 2021. 

No risk assessments and gate design results in passengers overboard.

A summary of fees you may have to pay to obtain your certificates.

Find out the requirements you need to fulfill to obtain an international endorsement.

The 273rd meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 in Canberra, ACT.