How to manage a deceased estate with AMSA.

This advice is for ship owners and masters. We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on livestock ships from 1 March to 31 August 2021. The campaign will target all livestock ships departing Australian ports.

We use marine orders to give effect to international and national conventions and standards. Find out more about these conventions and standards and how you can access them as publications.

Accurate weight declaration for cargo containers is a critical safety issue. Shippers must provide a verified gross mass for containers.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

Standards for appliances using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems as a fuel source.

From 6 to 9 August 2018 Newcastle hosted the 27th professional development workshop of the National Plan Environment, Scientific and Technical (ES&T) Network.

This program of regulatory activities was completed during the 2017–2018 financial year.

A contractor working on a vessel fell into the water whilst disembarking due to the gap between the wharf and the vessel.  A safe means of access to the vessel was not provided.

Rules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.

The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.

A crew member’s arm was crushed between the vessel and a pylon while tending to mooring lines.

We collect and analyse information from reported marine incidents to improve safety across the maritime industry.