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.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Transport for NSW Service.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of structural and stowage requirements for shipping containers and other CTUs in Australian ports.

Our role in working with the offshore industry.

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.

Standards for domestic commercial vessels, largely replaced by the NSCV for new vessels.

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

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

How to calculate your sea service in trailer hopper suction dredgers operating in ports, inshore and in limited near coastal areas.

Guidance for VTS providers on the qualifications and training of VTS personnel in Australia.

This marine notice outlines AMSA’s expectations for vessel owners and operators when considering appropriate crewing, maintenance of watchkeeping standards and provision of minimum hours of rest, ensuring seafarer fitness for duty. 

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of the Northern Territory Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics.

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

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

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

At 8.55 am on 10 September 1979, the tanker World Encouragement was conducting berthing operations at an Australian Oil Refinery (AOR) mooring at Kurnell in Botany Bay, New South Wales, when oil began rising to the water surface from beneath the ship.

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.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

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