In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

PurposeThis Marine Notice provides guidance about risks associated with the operation of engine power limiters (EPL) and similar power restriction systems onboard ships transiting Australi

Explore the trends in vessel design, materials and certification shaping Australia’s domestic fleet. See what was built, where, and how vessels are evolving to meet industry needs.

We seek your feedback on MO503, talk about surveyor responsibilities when making recommendations, applying for specific exemptions, or following up electrical wiring and more.

If you own a vessel in Australia and use it for any commercial, government or research activity, you will need to meet these requirements.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2025

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

Transfer, suspend or revoke a certificate or approval for a domestic commercial vessel. You may need to transfer the certificate or approval when you sell or purchase a vessel.

On 1 October 1973, the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) came into operation.

If you are a supervisor or qualified person working in the Australian maritime industry, you will need to observe and sign off a seafarer using a task book.

If you have an alternative way of meeting your safety requirements, you can make an equivalent means of compliance application.

Survey vessels in these classes are required to carry a Scale F first aid kit on board: 1B, 1C (with unberthed passengers), 1D (with berthed passengers), 1E (with berthed passengers), 2B, 2C, 3B and 3C.

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

Guidance for calculating your sea service equivalence if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Rating (specialist seaman department), Maritime Warfare Officer (Maritime Warfare department) or RAN Leading Seaman, Petty Officer, Chief Petty Officer or Warrant Officer (Marine Engineering or Electrical Technical department).

If you submit an incomplete application, we will not progress your application for a domestic commercial vessel permission or approval.

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

Our privacy policy tells you how we protect and handle your personal information.

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