This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

In this edition we give guidance on managing some of the changes mentioned in Schedule 1 of MO503, explain electrical plan approval requirements, and more.

Operators of Regulated Australian Vessels (RAV) and Foreign Vessels, as well as the shippers of livestock, have obligations when loading and transporting livestock from Australia.

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

Learn how to control the risk of fatigue to your crew and your operation.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Maritime Safety Queensland.

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

You have a responsibility not to pollute the sea, and to be aware of the laws about oil and garbage pollution from vessels, including fishing vessels.

Find out what safety checks you need to do before carrying a fishery observer onboard. 

We are responsible for ensuring there is a consistent approach to the use of AIS on offshore structures and facilities. Find out what we will ask you when you apply.

In this edition we talk about marine surveyor accreditation renewals, a marine safety incident and a safety recall notice.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

You 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.

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

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

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

Carry the type of lifejacket required for your vessel's highest service category. You can choose self-inflating, manual inflating or foam buoyancy lifejackets.

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Exemption 24 - Marine Safety (Emergency service vessels) and download a copy of the full report.

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