1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

In this edition, we talk about how Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual 2 consultation closed, shaft surveys explained and some frequently asked questions related to AMS audits

AMSA conducted a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on domestic commercial vessel construction barges from 1 May to 30 June 2022.

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

Ships registered on the Australian general shipping register have Australian nationality.

We celebrated Hulita Lamasialeva Fa’anunu’s achievements on World Maritime Day last year. She embodied the 2019 theme—empowering women in the maritime community.

Fatigue management requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).

Find out how to get an interim certificate of competency (ICoC) when you apply for a certificate for the first time.

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

Make electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.

Lighthouses are part of the network of aids to navigation in Australia. Use our interactive map to locate one of our heritage lighthouses.

Use this appropriate crewing evaluation template to record your crewing assessment and appropriate crewing outcomes in your vessel’s safety management system.

The International safety management code (ISM code) governs the safe operation of ships and pollution prevention. We are responsible for issuing ISM code certification for Australian registered vessels, however AMSA has authorised recognised organisations to conduct this service.

AMSA surveyors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our planned maintenance focused inspection campaign.

Exercise Barossa was a biannual oil spill response exercise conducted in Adelaide under our National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.