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

In the early afternoon of 30 May 2022, a hire and drive sailing catamaran began to take on water before sinking shortly after departing the marina. Onboard was the charterer, their family and a briefer who was in control of the vessel. The investigation established that following recent maintenance, an inspection plate had not been replaced, allowing water ingress. It was further identified that the charter company’s maintenance procedures did not suitably document handing over and/or tagging of removed items during maintenance work.

If you have an offer of employment on a ship registered on the Australian International Shipping Register (AISR), you may need a certificate of equivalence (CoE). A CoE allows you to work on an AISR-registered ship using your overseas STCW certificate, without an AMSA-issued certificate of competency or certificate of recognition.

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

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

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

The 274th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, in Fremantle, Western Australia.

Use the My Boat online system to understand and comply with safety requirements, legislation and standards for your domestic commercial vessel.

The establishment of Australia's search and rescue (SAR) response system.

In this edition, we talk about how Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual 2 consultation closed, shaft surveys explained and some frequently asked questions related to AMS audits

The benefits and eligibility requirements of registration on the Australian international shipping register (AISR).

We provide a search and rescue (SAR) service for Australia. This allows us to quickly deploy a SAR response for anyone in distress.

How to calculate your sea service before you apply for a sea service assessment.

Find out how we use, assess and govern AI responsibly. This statement aligns with the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) Policy for the responsible use of AI in government.

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.