On 20 May 1988 bulk carrier Korean Star grounded in the vicinity of Cape Cuvier within the port limits of Carnarvon, Western Australia.

Specifies safety standards for the design, construction, equipping and operation of a domestic commercial vessel that is a leisure craft.

AMSA shut down its DGPS service on 1 July 2020.

IMO performance standards require back-up arrangements to be in place in case of ECDIS failure.

Risk assessments help identify why, when and where lifejackets need to be worn during vessel operations. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Transport for NSW Service.

Read about the results of consultation on proposed amendments to MO12 and MO32 to introduce new requirements for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches.

We are a team of dedicated professionals – hear more about our experiences working at AMSA.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the China Maritime Safety Administration (China MSA).

Domestic commercial fishing vessels may transit between the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around Norfolk island and the Australian mainland.

Standards for appliances using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems as a fuel source.

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

Find safety equipment guides for non-survey vessels based on class and type of operation.

Hours of Work and Rest – 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022AMSA conducted an Hours of Work and Rest Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022.  

With the introduction of a new revised Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency) on 1 January 2023 following extensive industry consulta

Planned Maintenance – 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022AMSA conducted a Planned Maintenance Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022.

The purpose of this policy is to outline the underlying principles for the disclosure and dissemination of vessel tracking information under agreed conditions.

Australia Bay Seafoods General Manager and career fisherman Michael O’Brien, talks to AMSA about how the tragic loss of life with the capsizing of FV Dianne and FV Cassandra prompted them to reinforce their approach to safety.