All domestic commercial vessels must have a certificate of survey unless exempt.

Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons

This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.

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It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

In this edition we look at the most common reasons for certificate of survey refusal.

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

Getting hooked-up is one of the most dangerous situations you can experience on a trawler. Be prepared. Knowing what you and your crew need to do can save lives.

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

Risk assessments help identify why, when and where lifejackets need to be worn during vessel operations. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

Understand the state of the Australian maritime workforce. Find out how many domestic and international seafarers are certificated by AMSA to work in Australia.

Resources and advice on how to prepare for your oral exam.

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

Apply for an endorsement that allows you to command and operate the engines of a vehicular ferry-in-chains attached to the shore by cable.

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

We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.