Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with the carriage of battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) on roll-on, roll-off (RORO) ferries.

Submissions closed on Sunday 10 November 2019.

We want to know what you think about enhancing safety management on passenger vessels.

We use marine orders to explain and implement the legislative requirements for the maritime industry. Find out about the conventions and standards that marine orders explain.

Your feedback is requested to help AMSA understand your views on current cost recovery arrangements.

On 3 December 1987 the Nella Dan ran aground in strong winds in Buckle Bay, Macquarie Island.

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We are motivated by our mission and vision.

We are seeking your feedback on implementing proposed amendments to Marine Order 11 (Living and working conditions).

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Understand the regulatory requirements under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessels) National Law 2012 (National Law) for unpowered barges.

Passenger sustains injury from poorly rigged gangway.

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

Survey vessels in these classes are required to carry a Scale F first aid kit on board: 1B, 1C (with unberthed passengers), 1D (with berthed passengers), 1E (with berthed passengers), 2B, 2C, 3B and 3C.

In this edition we provide advice on how to send us large files, what to do if you receive a complaint about a survey, provide guidance on battery safety, and more.