You can prepare in case your ship is inspected during a visit to an Australian port.

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As manager of Australia’s National Plan, we have a fixed wing aerial dispersant capability as a key component of Australia’s capacity to respond to oil spills in the marine environment.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

This is advice for ship owners and masters. We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on cargo securing arrangements from 1 August to 31 October 2020. This is in response to recent events where containers have been lost into the sea off the Australian Coast.

In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.

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

Find out about the search and rescue incidents we attended between July 2019 and June 2020

How to use your domestic New Zealand certificate of competency to work on domestic commercial vessels in Australia.

Our approach to comply with the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law 2012 from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

This page contains a list of past changes to exemptions.

In the early afternoon of 30 May 2022, a hire and drive sailing catamaran began to take on water before sinking shortly after departing the marina. Onboard was the charterer, their family and a briefer who was in control of the vessel. The investigation established that following recent maintenance, an inspection plate had not been replaced, allowing water ingress. It was further identified that the charter company’s maintenance procedures did not suitably document handing over and/or tagging of removed items during maintenance work.

New body worn cameras for AMSA frontline staff increases safety and transparency.

Guidance on revalidating Australian certificates of competency and proficiency issued in compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

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You need to revalidate your STCW CoP or CoC every 5 years. The exact requirements depend on your certificate, sea service and training.