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

We charge fees for evaluating and approving courses that are delivered by Registered training organisations.

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

If you have lost your certificate of competency, or it has been damaged or stolen you can apply to get it replaced.

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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 Marine Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual – Part 2 , we include a Case Study about Compliance action on an AMS’s accreditation and decks on domestic commercial vessels

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.

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

Find out what was discussed at decarbonisation roundtables attended by shipping industry representatives. By hosting these roundtables, AMSA aims to foster collaboration in the Australian shipping industry as it transitions away from carbon-based fuels.

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

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working on global requirements for reporting lost or discharged fishing gear.

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

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1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

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.

Find out about the process of obtaining a near coastal certificate.