All domestic commercial vessels are required to have a national law certificate of survey—unless an exemption applies.

We want your feedback on the proposal to cease high frequency (HF) radiotelephone monitoring of distress and safety communications in Australia.

Transfer, suspend or revoke a certificate or approval for a domestic commercial vessel. You may need to transfer the certificate or approval when you sell or purchase a vessel.

AMSA and the Bureau of Meteorology provide vessels with maritime safety information (MSI) about hazards and foreseeable dangers to safe navigation through Australia's marine environment.

The 2023 Shellfish Futures conference will be held in Smithton, Tasmania from 7-8 September.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

Read about the results of consultation on proposed amendments to Marine Orders 15 and MO49 to introduce restrictions on the use of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid in firefighting foams.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

We will conduct a focused inspection campaign on lifejacket risk assessment requirements on DCVs.