AMSA is proud to sponsor the Environmental Stewardship Award at the 2023 Tasmanian Seafood Awards.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to reduce the loss and discharge of fishing gear into the sea.

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

This safety lesson describes how experienced Queensland prawn trawl fisher, Tony Sterling, developed an inpull winch that pulls in both sides of the trawl gear at the same time. The winch has delivered major safety benefits because crew no longer need to go out onto the booms.

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

The PSL applies to vessels that have carried 10 tonnes or more of oil while operating in Australia, any time during a quarter. It helps fund the response to marine pollution incidents.

Alerts the maritime industry to findings of two recent accident investigations conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission.

Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

Standards for maintaining stability during day-to-day operations while the hull is intact.

The National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) provides standards for vessel design, construction and equipment for domestic commercial vessels.

All vessel owners need to do a risk assessment to work out what medical and first aid equipment to carry. Class 1, 2 and 3 survey vessels have minimum medical and first aid equipment they are required to carry.

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.

Access AMSA safety alerts for domestic commercial vessels and the international shipping community.

We are responsible for approving coastal pilotage training providers and courses.

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 57 (Helicopter operations). The proposed updates will ensure the marine order remains current and gives effect to new international requirements.