Guidance on ensuring appropriate crewing for safe navigation for domestic commercial vessels.

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

The purpose of this notice is to remind vessel owners, operators and masters of:

A Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) is now available in the Australia and New Zealand region.

If you are an Australian seafarer, you can use an AMSA approved task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.

Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.

Residual current devices minimise the risk of a person receiving an electric shock or being electrocuted when using plug-in electrical equipment on board vessels.

The global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.

A timeline of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA’s) involvement in the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

Controlling the risks that weather and water pose to a vessel.

Find out which companies are registered as a private seafarer recruitment and placement service in Australia.

In this edition we look at the most common reasons for certificate of survey refusal.

In this edition we talk about Marine Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual – Part 2 , we include a Case Study about Compliance action on an AMS’s accreditation and decks on domestic commercial vessels

A Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) is a ship-specific plan to improve the energy efficiency of a ship.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.

On 22 March 2023, AMSA launched new artwork on the Cairns-based Challenger aircraft, designed by Torres Strait artist Michael Nona.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2017–18.