Oil tankers above 150 gross tonnage and other ships of 400 gross tonnage or above must record oil-relevant operations.

In this edition we talk about Marine Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual – Part 2 , we include a Case Study about Compliance action on an AMS’s accreditation and decks on domestic commercial vessels

Do you want to take paying passengers on tours or between islands? If so, your boat is a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) and must be approved by AMSA.

Find out what was discussed at decarbonisation roundtables attended by shipping industry representatives. By hosting these roundtables, AMSA aims to foster collaboration in the Australian shipping industry as it transitions away from carbon-based fuels.

We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.

In this edition, we seek your feedback on national standards for fire safety on commercial vessels, talk about securing liferafts, share a case study about accreditation, an electrical fire incident caused by a portable electrical tool battery, and our new updated forms for surveyors.

This marine notice highlights the need for shipowners, operators, masters and crews to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving height and the risk of falling.

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).

Check current fees for STCW certificates, assessments and related services. All fees are in Australian dollars (AUD).

You must revalidate your CoST every 5 years to keep it current. Find out when to apply, what you need and how to revalidate your CoST.

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

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

New body worn cameras for AMSA frontline staff increases safety and transparency.

Process for registered training organisations delivering continued competence STCW courses in sea survival and fire fighting.

Our senior management team runs the day-to-day operations and keeps our Board informed.

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