AMSA port State control inspectors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our cargo securing focused inspection campaign. Use this checklist to prepare for the inspection, and to help you ensure your cargo is secure. Below is a sample of the focused inspection campaign checklist.

We invite your feedback on AMSA’s consultative 2020-21 Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS).

This page contains a list of past changes to exemptions.

An unexpected wind-shift during parasailing operations caused 2 airborne passengers to contact the water at speed. They were recovered by the vessel and returned to shore. Both passengers later informed the operator that they had sustained injuries during the event. The owner then failed to report this as a marine incident to us.

Marine order 504

Cruise ships capable of accommodating more than 100 passengers in Sydney Harbour are required to limit emissions of sulphur oxides when berthing.

Dynamic separation can cause your vessel to become unbalanced and tip over. Find out how you can avoid this happening.

In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the importance of the safe operation and maintenance of hatch covers and related equipment on board vessels.

AMSA is pleased to be sponsoring the 2023 Interferry Conference, to be held in Australia for the first time since 2002.

Find out which marine radio certificate you need and how to get one.

We will conduct a focused inspection campaign on lifejacket risk assessment requirements on DCVs.

Commonwealth, state and territory agencies responsible for responding to marine pollution incidents under the National Plan.

We maintain nine strategic equipment stockpiles of marine pollution response equipment around the Australian coastline.

How to get certificates we have issued to you, or your seafarers, certified online.