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.

Marine Order 55 (Vessels carrying industrial personnel) 2024 Consultation Report – Feb - Apr 2024

Details about the Registered training organisation delivered revalidation courses for Masters, Deck and Engineer officers.

Operators and crew of these types of operations face unique safety challenges and risk.

We work with a range of stakeholders on education and safety in the Torres Strait.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

This applies to approved Registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping training leading to a certificate of competency.

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

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.

Get your Rating certificate of proficiency revalidated before it expires.

Replace your lost or damaged certificate, or get a new certificate after updating your personal details.

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