Read a summary of results from the consultation on Exemption 24 - Marine Safety (Emergency service vessels) and download a copy of the full report.

Find out about the special arrangements for vessels which meet the definition of ‘tender’ under the national law.

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.

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

On 14 July 1975 the Marine Operations Centre in Canberra was alerted that the oil tanker Princess Anne Marie had sustained a large crack in its hull approximately 300 miles off Western Australian.

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

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

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

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.

DCV Safety Alert: 1/2021 aims to raise awareness of recommendations made by the United States, National Transportation Safety Board, following the investigation into the fire and subsequent loss of the passenger vessel Conception.

AMSA port State control inspectors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our cargo securing focused inspection campaign. Use this checklist to prepare for the inspection, and to help you ensure your cargo is secure. Below is a sample of the focused inspection campaign checklist.

Feedback from stakeholders about proposed changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements) 2018 (MO504) relating to safety management systems (SMS).

Accredited government and private surveyors, and recognised organisations who are qualified to conduct surveys on domestic commercial vessels.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

The purpose of this notice is to remind vessel owners, operators and masters of:

Our latest statement about data submitted to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.