Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.

In this edition we give guidance on managing some of the changes mentioned in Schedule 1 of MO503, explain electrical plan approval requirements, and more.

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

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In this edition we talk about correct use of the AMSA 586 form following a survey, draft standards on marina and boat electrical installations, ISO 12215 GES is now approved.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

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

You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

Carry the type of lifejacket required for your vessel's highest service category. You can choose self-inflating, manual inflating or foam buoyancy lifejackets.

If you own or operate a domestic commercial vessel in Australia, you are required to obtain a certificate of operation before you operate the vessel.

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

Guidance for VTS providers on the qualifications and training of VTS personnel in Australia.

In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.