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- 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 
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
- Carriage of ammonium nitrate of class 5.1 and class 9 to and from AustraliaReminding all ship owners, ship operators and masters of the requirements for the safe carriage of ammonium nitrate on board ships with a particular emphasis on the carriage in Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC).Last updated: 07/09/2020
- Pollution from fishing vesselsYou have a responsibility not to pollute the sea, and to be aware of the laws about oil and garbage pollution from vessels, including fishing vessels.Last updated: 08/13/2020
Changes to national law general exemptions from 1 July 2025: check your eligibilitySeveral national law general exemptions have been reissued for a period of 3 to 5 years with changes. Check if you need to reapply for your exemption, and that you still meet eligibility requirements.Last updated: 07/02/2025- AMSA 553Application to renew a certificate of operation (form 553)
You can use this form to renew a certificate of operation.
Last updated: 10/30/2025 - Practical lessons from person overboard incidentsIn this safety lesson, veteran trawl fisher Mark Millward explains what he has learned from involvement in person overboard incidents. Mark has operated in the Queensland East Coast and Torres Strait Prawn Trawl Fisheries for over 40 years.Last updated: 11/28/2024
- AMSA 566Application to vary a vessel certificate or approval (form 566)
Important: Submit your form by 31 October
We’re moving to a new system. If you've started or saved a form, it won’t be available after 31 October 2025.Last updated: 07/30/2025 - AMSA 82Notice of intention to conduct in-transit fumigation (form 82)
You can use this form to notify AMSA and the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority of your intention to conduct in-transit fumigation.
Last updated: 07/16/2025 - Transporting livestock from AustraliaOperators of Regulated Australian Vessels (RAV) and Foreign Vessels, as well as the shippers of livestock, have obligations when loading and transporting livestock from Australia.Last updated: 01/04/2024
- Changes to domestic certificates of competency from 1 January 2023 — new Marine Order 505AMSA has worked with industry to develop a nationally consistent and simplified qualifications framework for Australians working across the domestic commercial vessel industry.Last updated: 10/31/2022
- AMSA 261Advance notification of waste delivery to port reception facilities (form 261)
You can use this form to complete an advance notification of waste delivery to port reception facilities.
Last updated: 11/10/2025 - AMSA 600Application to suspend or revoke a certificate or approval (form 600)
You can use this form to apply to suspend or revoke a:
Last updated: 10/30/2025 - Greenhouse gas emissions from international shippingIn 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.Last updated: 11/17/2025
- AMSA 192Notice of alteration or damage to an Australian vessel—oil (form 192)
You can use this form to complete a Notice of alteration or damage to an Australian vessel under the guidelines set out in Marine Order 91 – Marine pollution prevention – oil.
Last updated: 08/02/2024 - Extension to survey dateIf special circumstances mean that you require an extension of time for your vessel's periodic survey, you can make an application under for Marine Safety (Periodic survey, equipment certification and compass adjustment) Exemption (Exemption 06).Last updated: 01/05/2021
- Stop garbage pollution from domestic commercial vesselsLearn how to manage your garbage on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV).Last updated: 04/14/2025