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.

Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

We inspect domestic commercial vessels to ensure crew, vessel, and operational safety.

A powered barge with a mounted crane became unstable and capsized in 3.5 metres of water during lifting operations of a concrete structure.

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

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

The oil spill from the Oceanic Grandeur in Torres Strait in March 1970 highlighted Australia’s lack of preparedness at the time to deal with a major oil spill in the marine environment.

An explosion occurred on a charter fishing vessel whilst berthed. The investigation identified that the ignition source was a lithium-ion battery that was not holding charge connected to a battery charger in a way that bypassed the battery management safety system. The vessel was beyond repair following the explosion.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the importance of the safe operation and maintenance of hatch covers and related equipment on board vessels.

Managing fatigue is everyone’s responsibility. This guidance hub will help you manage fatigue in your commercial vessel operation.

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

Safety of Navigation – 1 August - 8 September 2021 AMSA conducted a Safety of Navigation Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 1 August to the 8 September 2021. 

All domestic commercial vessels must have a certificate of survey unless exempt.