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  • Focused inspection campaign on construction barges
    AMSA conducted a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on domestic commercial vessel construction barges from 1 May to 30 June 2022.
    Last updated: 06/28/2023
  • ocean and boat
    Sylvan Arrow , 18 December 1999
    The Sylvan Arrow was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture into the sea west of Wilson’s Promontory, Victoria on 18 December 1999.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • Safety management systems
    A safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.
    Last updated: 05/15/2024
  • boats in water
    Guidelines for simplified risk assessments for small domestic commercial vessel operations
    These guidelines aim to assist small1 DCV operations to undertake a risk assessment as part of the vessel’s safety management system.
    Last updated: 08/01/2023
  • Queensland—changes to domestic commercial vessel services
    Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Maritime Safety Queensland.
    Last updated: 08/30/2023
  • Western Australia—changes to domestic commercial vessel services
    Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Department of Transport, Western Australia.
    Last updated: 07/08/2020
  • Northern Territory—changes to domestic commercial vessel services
    Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of the Northern Territory Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics.
    Last updated: 01/04/2021
  • Autonomous vessels in Australia
    There is increasing use of remotely operated and autonomous technology in Australia and worldwide across a range of fields.
    Last updated: 08/24/2022
  • Lighthouses
    Lighthouses are part of the network of aids to navigation in Australia. Use our interactive map to locate one of our heritage lighthouses.
    Last updated: 08/15/2025
  • Survey Matters January 2023
    In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.
    Last updated: 02/28/2023
  • Transporting livestock from Australia
    Operators of Regulated Australian Vessels (RAV) and Foreign Vessels, as well as the shippers of livestock, have obligations when loading and transporting livestock from Australia.
    Last updated: 01/04/2024
  • Garbage management
    It is mandatory under Australian law for certain vessels and fixed or floating platforms to carry a garbage management plan, display placards and maintain a garbage record book.
    Last updated: 05/09/2023
  • Vessel inspection database and targeting
    We maintain a database which assists us to calculate the risk factor of a vessel. This lets us target elevated risk vessels for inspection. 
    Last updated: 09/18/2023
  • Annual report 2024–25
    Find out about AMSA’s performance and stay informed about our progress against key initiatives for 2024–25.
    Last updated: 10/27/2025
  • 2023/04 — Pilot transfer arrangements
    This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.
    Last updated: 01/10/2025
  • Banner saying Keep your SMS current
    New safety management system requirements now in effect
    New safety management system (SMS) requirements come into effect for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on 1 June 2025, under Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation – national law) 2024.
    Last updated: 05/30/2025
  • Marine
    Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • AMSA business policy
    AMSA’s mission is ensuring safe vessel operations, combating marine pollution and rescuing people in distress.
    Last updated: 10/01/2024
  • Greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping
    In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.
    Last updated: 11/17/2025