Planned Maintenance – 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022AMSA conducted a Planned Maintenance Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022.

We are conducting a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on vessel adventure rides and experiences from October 2023 - March 2024.

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Since 2020, 345 serious crew injuries have been reported to us from regulated Australian vessels and foreign flagged vessels in Australian waters. Find out how effective risk assessments can help prevent accidents onboard.

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

Standards for class 1 and class 2 fast craft that are at least 35m in equivalent length.

Fitting out all spaces on the vessel with the right fire protection measures.

Find out how to get an interim certificate of competency (ICoC) when you apply for a certificate for the first time.

A crew member’s arm was crushed between the vessel and a pylon while tending to mooring lines.

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

This page outlines the types of survey reports and details an AMSA assessor looks for when reviewing an application for approval.

Access AMSA safety alerts for domestic commercial vessels and the international shipping community.

Standards for vessels used for special work.

AMSA surveyor’s will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our safety of navigation focused inspection campaign.

We're running a nation-wide inspection campaign focusing on hazardous gases on domestic commercial vessels from 2 February - 30 April 2026. Find out what to expect and how to prepare.

Engines, propulsion, fuel, fluid, steering and ancillary systems.

Defining a 'novel vessel', their requirements, and pathways to certify them.