Find out what the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) covers and how it's implemented in Australia.

In this edition we talk about Marine Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual – Part 2 , we include a Case Study about Compliance action on an AMS’s accreditation and decks on domestic commercial vessels

In this edition, we talk about how Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual 2 consultation closed, shaft surveys explained and some frequently asked questions related to AMS audits

As a regulatory body, we are required to publish a range of information about our functions and how we carry them out. We do this under the information publication scheme.

If you're planning to bring a vessel to Australia, or take a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) on an overseas voyage, you need to comply with Australian regulations and international standards.  

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

DCV Safety Alert: 1/2021 aims to raise awareness of recommendations made by the United States, National Transportation Safety Board, following the investigation into the fire and subsequent loss of the passenger vessel Conception.

A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

Read about the results of the consultation on new reporting rules for lost and observed freight containers at sea, mainly affecting Marine Order 27 (MO27)

Common questions about the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part C–Design and construction, Section 2, Watertight and weathertight integrity.

Use the My Boat online system to understand and comply with safety requirements, legislation and standards for your domestic commercial vessel.

Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.

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

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2025

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Marine and Safety Tasmania.

Instructions where an Australian commercial vessel under construction is required to undertake sea trials prior to the issuance of statutory certification.Australian vessels intended to b

Find out if the vessel you own or operate under a boat-share agreement is a domestic commercial vessel.

Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.