Rules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.

Enhanced fishing gear requirements are being developed in talks at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

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

There is increasing use of remotely operated and autonomous technology in Australia and worldwide across a range of fields.

Our stance is that shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels[1] when at berth in the Port of Sydney Harbour.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

The short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

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.

Make electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.

This marine notice highlights shipowners, operators, masters and crews obligation to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving a ship’s elevator.

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

A safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.

Passenger sustains injury from poorly rigged gangway.

If you have an offer of employment on a ship registered on the Australian International Shipping Register (AISR), you may need a certificate of equivalence (CoE). A CoE allows you to work on an AISR-registered ship using your overseas STCW certificate, without an AMSA-issued certificate of competency or certificate of recognition.

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

Our AMSA Connect team are ready to assist you over the phone, by email, or at one of our regional offices.

Download a list of DCVs that hold a certificate of survey or exemption here.