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

One of the most dangerous situations you can experience on a trawler is getting hooked-up. If you’re a trawler operator, knowing what you and your crew need to do can save lives.

Hours of Work and Rest – 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022AMSA conducted an Hours of Work and Rest Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022.  

In this edition we talk about Marine Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual – Part 2 , we include a Case Study about Compliance action on an AMS’s accreditation and decks on domestic commercial vessels

Our process for conducting Registered training organisation evaluations.

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

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This feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

Find out what was discussed at decarbonisation roundtables attended by shipping industry representatives. By hosting these roundtables, AMSA aims to foster collaboration in the Australian shipping industry as it transitions away from carbon-based fuels.

Toxic gases can quickly build up on board vessels and kill a crew member or passenger in minutes. Identify equipment, appliances and systems that create these gases and reduce the risks.

In this edition we look at the most common reasons for certificate of survey refusal.

Consultation Report – October 2022