Planned Maintenance – 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022AMSA conducted a Planned Maintenance Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022.

Instructions where an Australian commercial vessel under construction is required to undertake sea trials prior to the issuance of statutory certification.Australian vessels intended to b

This exemption is for owners of domestic commercial vessels who may not want to obtain or display a unique identifier.

This exemption is for owners and accredited marine surveyors of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) who need to be able to operate temporarily without having the required certificates.

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.

The purpose of this notice is to remind vessel owners, operators and masters of:

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Recommendations for the carriage of plastic pellets by sea in freight containers, which were released on 19 April 2024.

Since 2006, we have provided an emergency towing vessel in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef to protect the marine environment.

A guide to help domestic commercial marine adventure tourism operators develop their safety management systems (SMS)

Our latest statement about data submitted to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

We contribute to safety in the region by working with our geographic neighbours.

Ships registered on the Australian general shipping register have Australian nationality.

This exemption allows DCV owners an extension of time for obtaining periodic or load line surveys, or a new certificate of currency for equipment. It also allows them to operate without required compass adjustments or while a liferaft is being serviced.

We are responsible for providing navigational systems and services to facilitate the safe and efficient navigation of ships within Australian waters.

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

You can prepare in case your ship is inspected during a visit to an Australian port.

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