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Survey modifiers are high risk operations and vessel attributes that change the survey and other requirements that would otherwise apply to the vessel.

Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.

Our focus is on delivering better practice regulation so we can support safe vessel operations, and combat marine pollution.

Electronic visual distress signals are not a substitute for conventional pyrotechnic flares.

Guidance for calculating your sea service equivalence if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Rating (specialist seaman department), Maritime Warfare Officer (Maritime Warfare department) or RAN Leading Seaman, Petty Officer, Chief Petty Officer or Warrant Officer (Marine Engineering or Electrical Technical department).

If you submit an incomplete application, we will not progress your application for a domestic commercial vessel permission or approval.

Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations (Class 1B) are required to carry a Scale D medical cabinet and a Scale F first aid kit on board.

Ships that are not operated and managed to meet applicable standards, and relevant Australian laws, pose an increased risk to seafarers, other ships and the marine environment. These ships may be refused access or granted conditional entry to Australian ports

Seafarers often spend many months working away from family and friends with this situation being made worse if the vessel they are engaged on is involved in a maritime accident

We have read and answered your questions about the new requirements for domestic commercial vessels that carry passengers.

We will conduct a focused inspection campaign on lifejacket risk assessment requirements on DCVs.

Australia provides environmentally responsible port waste reception facilities for you to dispose your vessel-generated waste.

AMSA occasionally seeks help and support from private companies to deliver its Search and Rescue (SAR) services.

We are conducting a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on vessel adventure rides and experiences from October 2023 - March 2024.

Shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.