Transfer, suspend or revoke a certificate or approval for a domestic commercial vessel. You may need to transfer the certificate or approval when you sell or purchase a vessel.

We implement the regulations under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 in Australia via supporting legislation which applies to all commercial vessels.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.

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

We’ve prepared materials to help you understand your requirements and what you need to do.

On the morning of 24 April 2022, a fishing vessel ran aground on a reef between Bundaberg and Torres Strait. The master and two deck hands had been underway for six days prior to the grounding. The master was fatigued, having had little sleep given the watchkeeping schedule and the competency levels of the two deckhands.

In this edition we explain correct and incorrect use of conditions.

Carry the type of lifejacket required for your vessel's highest service category. You can choose self-inflating, manual inflating or foam buoyancy lifejackets.

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

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

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

Download and print guidance for international certificates.

AMSA is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2023 annual conference of the Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand (MLAANZ), 4-6 October.

We are making changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements – national law) 2018 (Marine order 504) to clarify requirements for monitoring and accounting for passengers on domestic commercial vessels.

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

AMSA approved training organisations delivering Continued competence (Certificate of Safety Training) (COST).

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.