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- Fatigue contributing to fishing vessel groundingOn 19 November 2020, a class 3B fishing vessel grounded on a beach after the master and two deckhands, fell asleep. The investigation identified that there was no clear procedure for standing watch. Fatigue also contributed to the poor decisions made by the crew around who was supposed to be on watch that morning.Last updated: 06/28/2022
- Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (Company Report) – No.3 – January 2022Disconnection of LPG system the source of explosion on a houseboatLast updated: 05/09/2022
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation – No.1 – October 2021Serious injury to pilot on class 2 vessel in poor weather conditionsLast updated: 05/09/2022- Safety management systemsA safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.Last updated: 05/15/2024
- Scale G first aid kitsSurvey vessels in these classes are required to carry a Scale G first aid kit on board: 1D (with unberthed passengers), 1E (with unberthed passengers), 2D, 2E, 3D and 3E.Last updated: 12/23/2025
- Search and rescue incidents 2013–14Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.Last updated: 10/26/2020
- 2020 Maritime Labour Convention annual reportThis report presents an analysis of MLC complaints, compliance and follow up actions undertaken by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) in Australia. The data represents 2020 statistics, with a comparison to the previous four years.Last updated: 08/03/2021
- Search and rescue incidents 2018–19Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.Last updated: 10/26/2020
- Search and rescue observer programOur SAR observer program trains SES volunteers to look for signs of people in distress from the air.Last updated: 05/14/2025
- 2022 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. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.Last updated: 04/05/2023
- Superseded and repealed marine safety exemptionsThese general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.Last updated: 07/01/2025
Survey Matter—December 2021In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.Last updated: 12/21/2021- Sydney Harbour cruise ship emissionsCruise ships capable of accommodating more than 100 passengers in Sydney Harbour are required to limit emissions of sulphur oxides when berthing.Last updated: 03/06/2024
- 2018/05 — Pre-loading cargo information for livestock vesselsThis marine notice is to remind livestock shippers, vessel owners and operators, and the masters of livestock vessels of their obligations to provide and use accurate information in the calculation of vessel stability.Last updated: 01/10/2025
- Sir Alexander Glen, 6 February 1988On 6 February 1988 the Hong Kong registered bulk carrier Sir Alexander Glen lost approximately 450 tonnes of heavy fuel oil into the waters off Port Walcott, Western Australia when a bunker tank was holed by the ship's anchor.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- Safety equipmentCarrying the right safety equipment onboard your vessel could mean the difference between life and death.Last updated: 09/28/2022
- AMSA 1854Application for an alternate survey process (form 1854)
You must use this form to make an application for an alternate survey.
Last updated: 09/06/2024 - AMSA 565Application for approval as a final assessor (form 565)
Use this form to be registered as an AMSA approved final assessor who is qualified to issue certificates of competency.
Last updated: 09/05/2024 - AMSA 201Application for certificate of entitlement to fly the national flag and red ensign (form 201)
You can use this form to make an application for a certificate of entitlement that allows you to fly the national flag and red ensign.
Last updated: 09/05/2025 - AMSA 170Application for change of home port (form 170)
You can use this form to make an application for a change of home port.
Last updated: 09/05/2024