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- Survey Matters—August 2020In this edition we explain the criteria for issuing temporary permits under exemption 7, we give details of the reports that are needed when a regulated Australian vessel becomes a domestic commercial vessel, we give you a handy tour of the AMSA organisation, and more.Last updated: 11/14/2023
- Safety management systemsA safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.Last updated: 05/15/2024
- Garbage management planA garbage management plan is an effective way to reduce garbage generated on board and ensure its effective disposal, to protect our marine environment. Under Australian maritime legislation it is mandatory for certain vessels to carry a garbage management plan.Last updated: 08/13/2020
- Survey Matters—May 2021In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.Last updated: 11/14/2023
- Medical and first aid equipmentAll vessel owners need to do a risk assessment to work out what medical and first aid equipment to carry. Class 1, 2 and 3 survey vessels have minimum medical and first aid equipment they are required to carry.Last updated: 12/23/2025
- Survey Matters—October 2020In this edition we explain how you can design your own forms for surveys, we clarify the EPIRB requirements for life raft, discuss disputed deficiencies during initial survey and more.Last updated: 08/10/2021
AMSA update—2024 editionsRead previous AMSA update editions from 2024Last updated: 02/19/2025- 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
- Exemption 04 - Marine Safety (Recreational use)This exemption is for owners of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) who may wish to operate their vessels for recreational purposes.Last updated: 12/23/2025
- Focused inspection campaign - lifejacket risk assessment on DCVsWe will conduct a focused inspection campaign on lifejacket risk assessment requirements on DCVs.Last updated: 05/30/2025
- 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
- No risk assessments and gate design results in passengers overboardOn 6 November 2021, while enroute, a passenger charter (Class 1E) vessel’s inadequately secured swim platform gate opened when a passenger and toddler leant against it causing the two passengers to fall into the water. The investigation identified that there was no locking bolt on the gate, no risk assessments and no passenger verification procedures in place.Last updated: 08/26/2022
- National compliance plan: 2020-2021Information for the regulated maritime industry and compliance partners about the compliance focus that we will apply over the coming year.Last updated: 09/01/2021
- Survey Matters—March 2022In this edition we explain correct and incorrect use of conditions.Last updated: 04/05/2022
- Survey Matters—February 2020In this edition we give you some details about level flotation, explain how to document non-conformances, AMSA’s approach to modular barges and more.Last updated: 10/19/2020
- Survey Matters—December 2019In this issue we bring you information about a new electrical standard, welding requirements for some vessels, how many watertight doors the NSCV allows and more.Last updated: 10/13/2025
- Search and rescue incidents 2017–18Our search and rescue incidents from 2017–18.Last updated: 10/26/2020
- Exemption 06 - Marine Safety (Periodic survey, equipment certification, compass adjustment and liferaft servicing)This exemption allows DCV owners/operators a time extension for obtaining periodic surveys, or a new certificate of currency for equipment. It also allows them to operate without required compass adjustments, or while a liferaft is being serviced.Last updated: 12/09/2025
- Survey Matters—April 2020In the April edition we tell you what we are doing to support our industry during the COVID-19 period, we provide information about passive fire safety measures, give guidance on inspecting internal buoyancy or sealed internal hull voids, and more.Last updated: 10/19/2025
- Consultation feedback report: International requirements on fishing gear marking and reportingThis feedback report summarises the results of our consultation on international requirements on fishing gear marking and reporting.Last updated: 05/06/2026