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- Tender, dory and auxiliary vesselsFind out about the special arrangements for vessels which meet the definition of ‘tender’ under the national law.Last updated: 12/06/2024
- Consultation Feedback Report—Proposal to mandate minimum lifejacket wear requirements on domestic commercial vesselsThis consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via email, phone, mail, and an online questionnaire.Last updated: 09/02/2022
- Installing an automatic identification systemInstalling and programming an automatic identification systems (AIS).Last updated: 07/22/2022
New exemption for class 4 houseboat operatorsWe have put in place a new exemption allowing masters and crew of class 4 houseboats up to 24 metres in length to perform certain activities when not on hire, providing they hold at least a Coxswain Grade 3 certificate of competency and meet other conditions under the exemption.Last updated:
National Law general exemptions set to expire on 30 June 2025If you hold of one of these exemptions, you will need to take steps before 30 June 2025.Last updated: 01/10/2025- Overview of the new survey regimeAll domestic commercial vessels are required to have a national law certificate of survey—unless an exemption applies.Last updated: 06/12/2020
- Survey Matters March 2024In 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 moreLast updated: 04/02/2024
- Guidelines and policy for automatic identification systemRead the policy and guidelines relating to the automatic identification system (AIS) in Australia.Last updated: 10/28/2020
- Non-survey vessel approval or exemptionSome vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.Last updated: 10/30/2025
- Annual Report 2022–23The report provides a detailed description of AMSA's operations during the year as well as the financial statements and the Auditor-General's report on those financial statements.Last updated: 10/28/2024
- Focused inspection campaign – Planned maintenance on DCVsFrom 1 May 2023 to 30 June 2023, we will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on planned maintenance requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).Last updated: 05/05/2023
- Survey regime consultationChanges to survey regime for domestic commercial vessels from 1 July 2018.Last updated: 09/15/2023
- Class C restricted operations approvalAll domestic commercial vessels must have a certificate of survey unless exempt.Last updated: 10/30/2025
Now available: Updated Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual Part 2We have released the updated Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual Part 2 (SAGM2).Last updated: 11/27/2024- Engaging with the search and rescue communityWe engage with national, domestic, regional and international stakeholders to develop a best practice Australian search and rescue (SAR) system.Last updated: 07/15/2020
- Seacare PolicyThe Australian Government is committed to achieving continuous improvement in OHS in the seacare jurisdiction.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- General and specific exemptionsThere are other vessel permits or exemptions you may be eligible for under the national law.Last updated: 09/02/2025
Past webinarsWatch previous webinars and access webinar Q & As and presentations.Last updated: 12/09/2025- AMSA and MSQ sign REEFVTS Strategic PlanThe Strategic Plan builds on previous strategies and also takes into account the commitments made in 2014 by the Australian and Queensland governments in their Reef 2050 Long Term Sustainability Plan, and the North-East Shipping Management Plan.Last updated: 08/13/2020