Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

Find out how to complete the Coxswain Grade 3 declaration (AMSA form 1882) and the on-water tasks required.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Simplified safety management system' held on 9 April 2025.

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Exemption 24 - Marine Safety (Emergency service vessels) and download a copy of the full report.

Discover how we’re tackling the challenges around Operation Recovery—YM Efficiency.

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

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In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

The following definitions explain the terms used specifically in the Maritime Training (MT) series documents for Registered training organisations (RTOs)

In this edition we talk about voluntary suspension: a practical option when you’re not surveying, survey process for Exemption 2 Division 5 vessels applying for a certificate of survey and survey code update in MARS: survey flexibility rollout.

Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2025

Getting hooked-up is one of the most dangerous situations you can experience on a trawler. Be prepared. Knowing what you and your crew need to do can save lives.

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

Standards for domestic commercial vessels, largely replaced by the NSCV for new vessels.

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).