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

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

Find out what marine orders are, why they exist and how they are written.

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.

In this edition we provide advice on how to send us large files, what to do if you receive a complaint about a survey, provide guidance on battery safety, and more.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.

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

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.

Join our team and be part of a culture built on respect, collaboration, and a shared purpose.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Maritime Safety Queensland.

Overview of the international and domestic legislation and standards that apply in Australia.