Lives continue to be lost every year in Australia when people go overboard from vessels, without a lifejacket. The simple truth is lifejackets save lives, but only if they’re worn. It’s time to get on board with lifejacket safety.

Use an Australian seafarers service book (ASSB) to keep a record of your sea service on an Australian or international vessel in international waters.

Find out about permitted tolerance, enforcement of requirements and how we will deal with delays in transmitting the VGM electronically.

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

We have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.

Australia’s policy is that those who pollute our marine environment should be responsible for cleaning up and repairing the damage they have caused. If AMSA has to do this because they do not, then they should pay AMSA.

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

Toxic gases can quickly build up on board vessels and kill a crew member or passenger in minutes. Identify equipment, appliances and systems that create these gases and reduce the risks.

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

Advice about the maximum continuous period that a seafarer can serve on board a vessel without taking leave.

This exemption allows DCV owners an extension of time for obtaining periodic or load line surveys, or a new certificate of currency for equipment. It also allows them to operate without required compass adjustments or while a liferaft is being serviced.

Details about the Registered training organisation delivered revalidation courses for Masters, Deck and Engineer officers.

Engines, propulsion, fuel, fluid, steering and ancillary systems.