Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

Marine order 504

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) non-mandatory revised guidelines for the reduction of underwater radiated noise from shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life. 

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

A powered barge with a mounted crane became unstable and capsized in 3.5 metres of water during lifting operations of a concrete structure.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

Find out about the special arrangements for vessels which meet the definition of ‘tender’ under the national law.

Watch the video of Mark Jacobs who has hung up his snorkel and fins to help save lives across 10 per cent of the Earth’s surface.

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

Installing and programming an automatic identification systems (AIS).

Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Department of Transport, Western Australia.

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Inner route north as well as alternative routes.

Obligations of registered agents of Australian registered ships.

AMSA surveyors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our planned maintenance focused inspection campaign.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.

On 21 May 1990 an extensive oil slick was sighted approximately four nautical miles south-east of Cape Otway by the pilot of a light aircraft. The Australian-flagged tanker Arthur Phillip was later established as the source of the spill.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group (NE WSM WG).