This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

Consultation on Marine Order 44 closed on 1 March 2019.

How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.

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

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

It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

We are making changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements – national law) 2018 (Marine order 504) to clarify requirements for monitoring and accounting for passengers on domestic commercial vessels.

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

Find out if the vessel you own or operate under a boat-share agreement is a domestic commercial vessel.

We invite your feedback on AMSA’s consultative 2020-21 Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS).

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of structural and stowage requirements for shipping containers and other CTUs in Australian ports.

There are few exceptions to the prohibition of garbage discharge under MARPOL. Breaches can result in significant penalties.

The RFL applies to most sea-going vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of safety activities, such as vessel inspections and surveys.