In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.

Alerts the maritime industry to findings of two recent accident investigations conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission.

If you are no longer carrying out commercial operations outside the Australian exclusive economic zone, you can switch to being a domestic commercial vessel by surrendering your regulated Australian vessel (RAV) Certificate of survey , Maritime Labour Certificate, and load line certificate. You can then apply for domestic commercial vessel certification.

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

Join the event online or in person at East Fremantle Yacht Club in WA.

Find out how to complete the Coxswain Grade 3 declaration (AMSA form 1882) and the on-water tasks required.

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

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.

Advice about the maximum continuous period that a seafarer can serve on board a vessel without taking leave.

We have offices all around Australia. You can contact our state offices using the details below.

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.

The 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.

This marine notice advises vessel owners, vessel operators, masters, officers, seafarer training organisations and industry organisations that AMSA does not consider electronic visual distress signals (EVDs) to be a suitable replacement for pyrotechnic distress signals.

A summary of the effects of oil and dispersed oil on temperate sea grasses.

The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.