Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Great North East Channel, eastbound and westbound.

Explore the trends in vessel design, materials and certification shaping Australia’s domestic fleet. See what was built, where, and how vessels are evolving to meet industry needs.

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

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

The Maritine Agencies Forum (MAF) provides a forum for collaboration on maritime safety and other issues.

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

IMO performance standards require back-up arrangements to be in place in case of ECDIS failure.

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

A passenger ferry was returning from its scheduled service when an unanticipated wave raised its stern and caused its bow to dive under the water. Water rushed over the bow and a significant amount came through the forward portside access door and into the passenger compartment. The master immediately reduced speed, which expelled most of the water overboard. The forward portside access door had been left open by a crew member who was attempting to alleviate sea sickness among some passengers. The action of leaving the door open during the voyage was contrary to the vessel’s survey requirements. Signage requiring the door to be kept closed when underway was reportedly not seen by crew members. This resulted in water entering the vessel creating a potentially unsafe situation.

AMSA surveyor’s will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our safety of navigation focused inspection campaign.

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

A Class 1 passenger vessel’s port engine caught fire whilst northeast of Fraser Island with 82 passengers and crew onboard. The investigation found that regular planned engine maintenance, in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, was not in place at the time of the incident. The crew’s response to the incident was immediate and effective. The transfer of the 77 passengers to a nearby vessel, which attended the distress call within 10 minutes, was undertaken quickly and effectively by the master and crew.

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.