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- History of search and rescue in AustraliaThe establishment of Australia's search and rescue (SAR) response system.Last updated: 04/22/2021
- Queensland—changes to domestic commercial vessel servicesMost services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Maritime Safety Queensland.Last updated: 08/30/2023
- 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
- 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:
Annual Report 2023-24The 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- Declared vessels operating up to 600 nautical miles from the Australian coastRules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.Last updated: 07/09/2020
- Annual Regulatory Program 2022-23Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instrumentsLast updated: 07/13/2022
- How supervisors use task booksIf you are a supervisor or qualified person working in the Australian maritime industry, you will need to observe and sign off a seafarer using a task book.Last updated: 10/28/2020
- Consultation feedback report: MO15 and MO49 amendments restricting PFOS in firefighting foamsRead about the results of consultation on proposed amendments to Marine Orders 15 and MO49 to introduce restrictions on the use of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid in firefighting foams.Last updated: 03/11/2026
- Annual Regulatory Program 2023-24Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.Last updated: 02/16/2024
- Automatic identification systems on offshore structuresWe are responsible for ensuring there is a consistent approach to the use of AIS on offshore structures and facilities. Find out what we will ask you when you apply.Last updated: 09/30/2024
- 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
- Focused inspection campaign – Vessel adventure rides and experiencesWe are conducting a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on vessel adventure rides and experiences from October 2023 - March 2024.Last updated: 10/27/2023
- Consultation feedback report: Proposed changes to Marine Order 28 (Operations standards and procedures)Read a summary of results from the consultation on Marine Order 28 (Operations standards and procedures) and download a copy of the full report.Last updated: 07/07/2025
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- Modern Slavery Statement 2023Covering the period 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023Last updated: 07/18/2024
- Survey standards for domestic commercial vessels in-surveyAll domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.Last updated: 10/30/2025
- Make a Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) complaintUse this form to make a MLC complaint about a regulated Australian vessel or a foreign-flagged vessel in Australian waters.Last updated: 01/11/2024
- Sailing vesselsOur eligibility requirements for sailing vessels.Last updated: 07/01/2024