Dr Rosalie Balkin was appointed to the AMSA Board on 21 November 2018 for a three year term.

Changes to survey regime for domestic commercial vessels from 1 July 2018.

Vessels refused access to Australian ports and vessels given warnings in relation to serious deficiencies.

A Class 1 passenger vessel’s port engine caught fire whilst northeast of Fraser Island with 82 passengers and crew onboard. The investigation found that regular planned engine maintenance, in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, was not in place at the time of the incident. The crew’s response to the incident was immediate and effective. The transfer of the 77 passengers to a nearby vessel, which attended the distress call within 10 minutes, was undertaken quickly and effectively by the master and crew.

Learn how to get copies of documents certified for your certificate application.

All ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above engaged in international voyages must collect data on fuel consumption, distance travelled and hours underway.

The following statistics relate to the complaints received by AMSA since we issued Marine notice 04/2020 (expired 30 September 2020) and Marine notice 10/2020 (expired 28 February 2021).

Our 24/7 centre responds to search and rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Australia.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Advice for operators and masters on regulations specific to the transfer of oil cargoes between oil tankers at sea for domestic commercial vessels, regulated Australian vessels and foreign flagged vessels.

Proof of identity is required when applying for a certificate of competency or seafarer’s service book.

At AMSA, we believe in supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

If you have an alternative way of meeting your safety requirements, you can make an equivalent means of compliance application.

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

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) governs the agreed minimum requirements for handling and transport of cargoes and dangerous goods.