Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

Accurate weight declaration for cargo containers is a critical safety issue. Shippers must provide a verified gross mass for containers.

We want everyone to be able to access and use our websites.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

We are responsible for providing navigational systems and services to facilitate the safe and efficient navigation of ships within Australian waters.

From 1 May 2023 to 30 June 2023, we will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on planned maintenance requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).

Latest standards for wheelhouse visibility, emergency escapes, crew and passenger accommodation, and personal safety on domestic commercial vessels. Includes updated requirements for evacuation, signage and preventing falls overboard.

List of Certificate of safety training (full course) organisations

AMSA’s invoicing process is changing. From 1 March 2022, all invoices for AMSA must be emailed as a PDF attachment to our new centralised email address (invoices@amsa.gov.au) for automated processing. This will ensure invoices are processed more quickly for payment.

Do a lifejacket risk assessment. Your safety, and the safety of your passengers and crew, depends on it. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

The National Law Act, regulations, marine orders, and exemptions set out the detail of the national system.

We are making changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements – national law) 2018 (Marine order 504) to clarify requirements for monitoring and accounting for passengers on domestic commercial vessels.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2025

This feedback report summarises submissions we received on the proposed changes to Marine Order 27.

This trial will support ongoing work to divert recyclable waste from international ships to domestic recycling, so it doesn’t end up in landfill.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of Defence