Insights from 2025 vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance

Fitting out all spaces on the vessel with the right fire protection measures.

We have diverse teams operating all around Australia.

Constructing the hull, decks, superstructures, deckhouses and bulkheads.

You can use the examiner checklists as study guides.These programs of study are guides only and the content of individual oral examinations may vary as the examiner may not cover all areas

All vessel owners need to do a risk assessment to work out what medical and first aid equipment to carry. Class 1, 2 and 3 survey vessels have minimum medical and first aid equipment they are required to carry.

Standards for 'fast craft': vessels capable of speeds over 25 knots.

The global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.

We provide a search and rescue (SAR) service for Australia. This allows us to quickly deploy a SAR response for anyone in distress.

The safety and medical equipment you need will depend on your vessel and operation.

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

We are a team of dedicated professionals – hear more about our experiences working at AMSA.

Consultation on electrical safety on vessels closed on 28 February 2019.

Carry the right safety equipment, including lifejackets, life rafts, and first aid kits.

Understand the regulatory requirements under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessels) National Law 2012 (National Law) for unpowered barges.

Latest standards for wheelhouse visibility, emergency escapes, crew and passenger accommodation, and personal safety on domestic commercial vessels. Includes updated requirements for evacuation, signage and preventing falls overboard.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is the Commonwealth statutory body with responsibility for establishing and maintaining marine aids to navigation (AtoN) pursuant to section 190 of the Navigation Act 2012 (Cth).

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.