This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

All domestic commercial vessels must have a certificate of survey unless exempt.

Learn what you need to do to prepare for and take your oral exam.

How to calculate and record your sea service for a near coastal certificate of competency.

Access AMSA safety alerts for domestic commercial vessels and the international shipping community.

In accessing myAMSA, you agree to be bound and abide by these Terms of Use.

In this edition we look at the most common reasons for certificate of survey refusal.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

Read a summary of results from the 2024 consultation on Marine Order 91 and download a copy of the full report.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

Safety of Navigation – 1 August - 8 September 2021 AMSA conducted a Safety of Navigation Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 1 August to the 8 September 2021. 

In this edition we provide advice on how to send us large files, what to do if you receive a complaint about a survey, provide guidance on battery safety, and more.

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

This marine notice highlights the importance of ensuring navigation bridge visibility on all vessels sailing in Australian waters. Vessel operators, masters and navigational officers should take note of its content.

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.

On 6 November 2021, while enroute, a passenger charter (Class 1E) vessel’s inadequately secured swim platform gate opened when a passenger and toddler leant against it causing the two passengers to fall into the water. The investigation identified that there was no locking bolt on the gate, no risk assessments and no passenger verification procedures in place. 

Our regulatory plan is produced annually and contains planned changes to our regulatory instruments.