Marine Order 55 (Vessels carrying industrial personnel) 2024 Consultation Report – Feb - Apr 2024

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Department of Transport, Western Australia.

As a flag State, AMSA are responsible for making sure Australian ships comply with relevant legislation/s.

The Navigation Act 2012 is legislation which covers international ship and seafarer safety, protect the marine environment where it relates to shipping and the actions of seafarers in Australian waters.

From 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.

We offer a maritime professional development program for mid to senior level port State control (PSC) staff from counterpart maritime safety agencies.

Installing and programming an automatic identification systems (AIS).

Find and follow us on social media. We provide regular updates on news, industry developments and incidents on our social media pages.

We manage a network of about 480 marine aids to navigation (AtoN) located at about 360 sites around Australia’s coastline.

Obligations of registered agents of Australian registered ships.

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

If you have been issued with an infringement notice, you have 28 days to pay the infringement penalty or contact us about your payment options.

On 20 May 1988 bulk carrier Korean Star grounded in the vicinity of Cape Cuvier within the port limits of Carnarvon, Western Australia.

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

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Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.