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.

Find out what the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) covers and how it's implemented in Australia.

Find out about the process of obtaining a near coastal certificate.

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.

AMSA is committed to safe and clean seas. AMSA, on behalf of Australia, is responsible for the implementation of numerous international conventions and codes to which Australia is a signatory.

The Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) produces and publishes Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) covering Australian, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Australian Antarctic Territory waters.

Our stance is that shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

Learn how to manage your garbage on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV).

These instructions for ship registration and transfer of ownership are provided for ship brokers and agents.

In this edition we talk about marine surveyor accreditation renewals, a marine safety incident and a safety recall notice.

What changes to Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54) did we seek feedback on?

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

Safety Alert: 02/2021 aims to raise awareness of correct use of hydrostatic release units, for both float-free life rafts and float-free EPIRBS.

On the evening of 2 April 2022, a Sydney Harbour ferry was operating a regular route between Manly and Circular Quay. A group of young males were exhibiting risk taking behaviour on the deck during adverse weather conditions. One of the group jumped, stumbled, and fell overboard without a lifejacket. The master came about and followed the ferry track back at dead slow to find the person overboard (POB). The POB had the presence of mind to use his mobile phone torch light in the dark to alert the master of his presence and was rescued.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

Guidance on using an exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) to meet the fuel sulphur limit of 0.50% m/m, as required under MARPOL Annex VI and Australian law.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.