In 2024–25, our compliance activities focused on high-risk areas identified through safety data and guided by the National Compliance Plan. This summary reports our progress and key outcomes in these priority areas.

In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.

In this edition, we seek your feedback on national standards for fire safety on commercial vessels, talk about securing liferafts, share a case study about accreditation, an electrical fire incident caused by a portable electrical tool battery, and our new updated forms for surveyors.

In this edition we explain about National Law audits,

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

Feedback from stakeholders about proposed changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements) 2018 (MO504) relating to safety management systems (SMS).

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).

Getting hooked-up is one of the most dangerous situations you can experience on a trawler. Be prepared. Knowing what you and your crew need to do can save lives.

Find out what was discussed at decarbonisation roundtables attended by shipping industry representatives. By hosting these roundtables, AMSA aims to foster collaboration in the Australian shipping industry as it transitions away from carbon-based fuels.

In this edition we explain correct and incorrect use of conditions.

In this edition we talk about marine surveyor accreditation renewals, a marine safety incident and a safety recall notice.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

We offer a maritime professional development program for mid to senior level port State control (PSC) staff from counterpart maritime safety agencies.