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- AMSA 668Notice of Registration Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997 (TTMRA) for Surveyors (form 668)
This form is for a person who holds a Certificate of surveyor recognition under a law of New Zealand, and wishes to carry out an equivalent occupation in Australia.
Last updated: 08/02/2024 - NP-GUI-016: National Plan maritime discharges of oil and oily water during emergency and response situationsDischarges into the sea from a vessel of oil, oily water, decant water, or water emanating from an oily water separator is strictly regulated under Australian maritime law.Last updated: 03/18/2024
- NP–GUI–025: National Plan response, assessment and termination of cleaning for oil contaminated foreshoresStructured guidance for identifying when to stop the response to a maritime environmental emergency.Last updated: 03/18/2024
- Request a block of oral examinations held at a registered training organisation - MT 11Book a block of oral exams to be held on-site as a registered training organisation (RTO).Last updated: 10/20/2025
- AMSA 887Notice of Registration Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997 (TTMRA) for Seafarers (form 887)
This form should be completed by a New Zealand person who wishes to perform an equivalent seafarer occupation in Australia.
Last updated: 10/03/2025 - NP–POL–004: National Plan register of oil spill control agents for maritime response useUnder the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies, only those spill response chemicals, or oil spill control agents, listed on the National Plan register of oil spill control agents caLast updated: 03/18/2024
- International endorsementsFind out the requirements you need to fulfill to obtain an international endorsement.Last updated: 11/21/2025
November 2024 marine incident report and monthly safety lessonThere were 90 reported marine incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in November.Last updated: 12/23/2024- Artificial Intelligence (AI) transparency statementFind 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.Last updated: 08/04/2025
Upcoming changes to SMS requirements — What you need to knowFrom 1 June 2025, new safety management system (SMS) requirements will come into effect for domestic commercial vessels, aimed at improving safety.Last updated: 12/18/2024- Transcript: Changes to safety management system requirements webinarRead a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.Last updated: 06/16/2025
- No safe access provided: Contractor falls overboard whilst disembarkingA contractor working on a vessel fell into the water whilst disembarking due to the gap between the wharf and the vessel. A safe means of access to the vessel was not provided.Last updated: 12/20/2024
- Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) – No.4 – February 2022Towing of vessel in distress leads to back injuryLast updated: 05/09/2022
- Handover procedures and distraction contribute to channel marker collisionOn 16 March 2022, a class 2B landing barge collided with a starboard channel marker. The investigation identified that the previous swing engineer did not inform the incoming engineer that the port main engine cooling water suction valve was shut. After getting underway, the engine began to overheat. This distracted the master from monitoring the vessel’s intended track. The vessel’s safety management system did not have an appropriate engineering handover procedure.Last updated: 07/25/2022
- Excessive speed causes injuriesA 7.5m punt (flat bottomed vessel) used for aquaculture operations contacted a marina at speed, injuring 4 people onboard.Last updated: 08/21/2024
- Marine order changesThis page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.Last updated: 03/13/2025
- Crew member crush injury – line handlingA crew member’s arm was crushed between the vessel and a pylon while tending to mooring lines.Last updated: 11/21/2024
- Survey Matters August 2023This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.Last updated: 08/10/2023
- Guidance for Marine order 47 (Offshore industry units)This guidance assists the offshore oil and gas industry in understanding the intent of marine order 47 (Offshore industry units), made under the Navigation Act 2012.Last updated: 04/29/2021
- Consultation feedback report: Proposed changes to Marine Order 504 relating to safety management systemsFeedback from stakeholders about proposed changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements) 2018 (MO504) relating to safety management systems (SMS).Last updated: