On Wednesday 2 August AMSA will be hosting a Safety Management System workshop in Airlie Beach.

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

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

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

For vessels in distress or in need of assistance there can be, at times, a need to find an appropriate ‘place of refuge’, where steps can be taken to stabilise or repair the vessel and prevent the situation from worsening.

In rough weather, early in the morning of 24 May, about 50 containers were lost overboard from the Singapore-flagged container ship APL England. Read our regular updates.

How to get a certificate of recognition.

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

We celebrated Hulita Lamasialeva Fa’anunu’s achievements on World Maritime Day last year. She embodied the 2019 theme—empowering women in the maritime community.

Get your Rating certificate of proficiency revalidated before it expires.

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.

These instructions for ship registration and transfer of ownership are provided for ship brokers and agents.

A garbage management plan is an effective way to reduce garbage generated on board and ensure its effective disposal, to protect our marine environment. Under Australian maritime legislation it is mandatory for certain vessels to carry a garbage management plan.

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

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

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Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

You may need to pay a fee, levy or charge, depending on what action you need to do. Find out about our current levies, fees, and payment options.