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This page contains a list of past changes to exemptions.

In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.

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

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

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.

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.

Our regulatory plan is produced annually and contains planned changes to our regulatory instruments.

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.

Get your Master or deck certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

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.

What you can do with a New Zealand fishing vessel seafarer certificate in Australia.

In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.

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