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- Keeping Australia’s maritime history aliveMark Sherriff is a former AMSA lighthouse keeper and recipient of a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his services to community history.Last updated: 05/03/2022
- Exemption 16 - Marine Safety (Traditional fishing)This exemption allows people to master a traditional inhabitant fishing boat without the required certificate of competency.Last updated: 06/18/2026
- myAMSA help and feedbackFind out who to contact for help with myAMSA, and provide feedback on your experience.Last updated:
- Safety management system workshop – Airlie BeachOn Wednesday 2 August AMSA will be hosting a Safety Management System workshop in Airlie Beach.Last updated: 08/03/2023
- Survey frequency for domestic commercial vesselsFrom 1 July 2018, new survey requirements for domestic commercial vessels apply. This includes changes to marine order 503 to apply the new periodic survey requirements to all vessels required to be in survey—existing, transitional and new vessels.Last updated: 06/12/2020
- Australian consultation on low sulphur fuelWe are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).Last updated: 11/14/2023
- Exemption 07 - Marine Safety (Temporary operations)This exemption is for owners and accredited marine surveyors of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) who need to be able to operate temporarily without having the required certificates.Last updated: 03/18/2025
October 2024 marine incident report and monthly safety lessonThere were 95 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in October.Last updated: 11/22/2024- Revalidate (renew) a Certificate of Safety Training (CoST)You must revalidate your CoST every 5 years to keep it current. Find out when to apply, what you need and how to revalidate your CoST.Last updated: 04/02/2026
- 2023/01 — A Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) in the Australia and New Zealand regionThis marine notice informs shipowners, operators, masters and bridge watchkeepers of the availability of a Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) in the Australia and New Zealand region.Last updated: 01/10/2025
- Provision of Opportunity Based Search and Rescue ServicesAMSA occasionally seeks help and support from private companies to deliver its Search and Rescue (SAR) services.Last updated: 07/31/2025
- AMSA BoardOur Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.Last updated: 06/11/2026
- Fishing gear reporting requirementsThe International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working on global requirements for reporting lost or discharged fishing gear.Last updated:
- 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
Marine incident report: October-DecemberBetween October and December 2025, we received 344 marine incident reports involving domestic commercial vessels.Last updated:- 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
AMSA promotes seafarer welfare during recent Seafarers’ Welfare ConferenceAMSA presents at Mission to Seafarers Australia’s Seafarers’ Welfare ConferenceLast updated: 08/05/2024- Search and rescue incidents 2019-20Find out about the search and rescue incidents we attended between July 2019 and June 2020Last updated: 05/21/2021
- 2018 monthly domestic commercial vessel incident reportsThe information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water.Last updated: 05/09/2022
- Consultation: shipping decarbonisationWe’re holding roundtable discussions to foster collaboration within the Australian shipping industry as it transitions away from carbon-based fuels.Last updated: 12/04/2025