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  • Freedom of Information disclosures
    The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.
    Last updated: 11/26/2025
  • Consultation feedback report—simplified equipment lists for small fishing vessels
    Streamlined equipment lists for non-survey fishing vessels operating within 2 nautical miles of land in specified warm waters and in beach fisheries within 200 metres of land.
    Last updated: 04/04/2023
  • Survey Matters—December 2019
    In this issue we bring you information about a new electrical standard, welding requirements for some vessels, how many watertight doors the NSCV allows and more.
    Last updated: 10/13/2025
  • Annual Regulatory Program 2022-23
    Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments
    Last updated: 07/13/2022
  • Survey Matters December 2024
    In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.
    Last updated: 02/12/2025
  • Image of the ship Pax Phoenix
    Pax Phoenix, 2 September 2001
    Following a report to AMSA, and subsequent investigation, the Pax Phoenix was fined for illegally discharging oily water into the marine environment near Holbourne Island, Queensland on 2 September 2001.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • 2023 monthly domestic commercial vessel incident reports
    The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.
    Last updated: 02/23/2024
  • Certificate of safety training for Royal Australian Navy personnel
    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).
    Last updated: 09/06/2021
  • A large bulk carrier with an orange and black hull is underway at sea, accompanied by three red vessels nearby. A heavy industrial structure is secured on the carrier’s port side deck. The ship’s funnel features a bold red, white, and blue stripe design.
    New build trends in Australia's domestic fleet (2023 - 24)
    Explore the trends in vessel design, materials and certification shaping Australia’s domestic fleet. See what was built, where, and how vessels are evolving to meet industry needs.
    Last updated: 07/22/2025
  • Incomplete application policy for domestic commercial vessel applications
    If you submit an incomplete application, we will not progress your application for a domestic commercial vessel permission or approval.
    Last updated: 01/30/2023
  • Annual Regulatory Program 2020–21
    Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.
    Last updated: 07/13/2022
  • Medical fitness for international certificates of competency
    Find out more about how to get a certificate of medical fitness, and why you need one.
    Last updated: 10/08/2024
  • Annual Regulatory Program 2023-24
    Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.
    Last updated: 02/16/2024
  • Annual Regulatory Program 2021–22
    Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments
    Last updated: 07/10/2023
  • Search and rescue incidents 2013–14
    Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.
    Last updated: 10/26/2020
  • Annual Regulatory Program 2019 – 20
    Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.
    Last updated: 07/13/2022
  • Aerial view of two boats
    AMSA update—2024 editions
    Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024
    Last updated: 02/19/2025
  • 2020 monthly domestic commercial vessel incident reports
    The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.
    Last updated: 05/09/2022
  • Update your registration
    Tell us about changes to your ownership or vessel by updating your registration.
    Last updated: 10/02/2025
  • Survey Matters September 2024
    In this edition we talk about Marine Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual – Part 2 , we include a Case Study about Compliance action on an AMS’s accreditation and decks on domestic commercial vessels
    Last updated: 10/09/2024