We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

In 2024–25, our compliance activities focused on high-risk areas identified through safety data and guided by the National Compliance Plan. This summary reports our progress and key outcomes in these priority areas.

In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.

The following statistics relate to the complaints received by AMSA since we issued Marine notice 04/2020 (expired 30 September 2020) and Marine notice 10/2020 (expired 28 February 2021).

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.

In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.

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.

The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

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

This feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.

Find out how domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) performed on safety, training, risk assessment and more during our focussed inspections campaign on hazardous gases.

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

In this edition we talk about correct use of the AMSA 586 form following a survey, draft standards on marina and boat electrical installations, ISO 12215 GES is now approved.

Find out the requirements you need to fulfill to obtain an international endorsement.

This agreement sets out the plan for how Australia will respond to marine pollution spills in Australian waters.

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.