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- Survey Matters—May 2021In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.Last updated: 11/14/2023
- Get an STCW certificate of recognitionIf you hold a valid STCW certificate issued by another country and want to work on an Australian-flagged vessel, you need a certificate of recognition (CoR). In some countries this is called a recognition endorsement.Last updated: 04/13/2026
- Guidance Notice - Small uncrewed autonomous vesselsSmall uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.Last updated: 09/07/2021
- How to revalidate your STCW certificateYou need to revalidate your STCW CoP or CoC every 5 years. The exact requirements depend on your certificate, sea service and training.Last updated: 04/02/2026
- Exercise Constant Bearing 2017 evaluation reportThe 2017 National Plan exercise ‘Exercise Constant Bearing’ was held in Adelaide, South Australia, from 5 to 7 December. A full overview of the exercise including evaluation insights and recommendations, can be found in this report.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- Survey Matters June 2024In this edition, we talk about how Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual 2 consultation closed, shaft surveys explained and some frequently asked questions related to AMS auditsLast updated: 07/17/2024
Survey Matter—December 2021In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.Last updated: 12/21/2021- Survey Matters August 2023This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.Last updated: 08/10/2023
- Survey Matters—May 2020In the May edition we guide you through the alternate survey process, explain the coroner's recommendations from the inquiry into the loss of FV Cassandra and FV Dianne and more.Last updated: 04/04/2025
- Traditional inhabitant boat (TIB) fishing in the Torres StraitIf you are a Traditional Inhabitant of the Torres Strait and use your TIB to catch seafood and sell it, your boat is being used as a domestic commercial vessel. This page explains what that means, when you can use the TIB-specific exemption, and the steps you must follow to operate safely and legally.Last updated: 04/17/2026
- Our approval for all STCW courses provided by Registered training organisations—MT05Procedures for STCW courses provided by Registered training organisations including e-learning, distance learning and blended learning, GMDSS ROC and short courses.Last updated: 07/01/2024
- National compliance plan: 2020-2021Information for the regulated maritime industry and compliance partners about the compliance focus that we will apply over the coming year.Last updated: 09/01/2021
- About maritime mobile service identity informationWhy you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.Last updated: 09/02/2024
- 2021 monthly domestic commercial vessel incident reportsThe information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.Last updated: 05/09/2022
- 2023 monthly domestic commercial vessel incident reportsThe information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.Last updated: 02/23/2024
- Intention to register a shipYou 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.Last updated: 03/03/2026
Planned maintenanceSafeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.Last updated: 08/10/2023- Women in maritimeOur mission is to celebrate the achievements of women in maritime and drive awareness of the issues facing them in the hope of achieving gender equality in a historically male dominated industry.Last updated: 03/17/2022
- National Plan annual report—2000–2001The National Plan remained active during 2000–2001. Although there were no major spills, the National Plan responded to seven incidents.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- National Plan annual report—2004–2005The National Plan is operating in a low incident environment both within Australia and also worldwide. Australia’s low incident environment can be largely attributed to the rigorous Port State Control inspections undertaken by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority ensuring that only quality ships arrive in Australia.Last updated: 11/09/2020