Marine Order 503 (Certificates of survey – national law) 2018 (MO503) outlines when a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) needs a certificate of survey, and related survey requirements. These requirements help ensure that commercial vessels operating in Australia are safe and seaworthy.

A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

AMSA approved training organisations delivering Continued competence (Certificate of Safety Training) (COST).

Find out more about how to get a certificate of medical fitness, and why you need one.

NOPSEMA has been working with state authorities to improve and streamline consultation practices within the offshore petroleum industry, and provide advice on regulatory requirements for offshore petroleum activities.

The Maritine Agencies Forum (MAF) provides a forum for collaboration on maritime safety and other issues.

An index to guide you through the supporting documents for the National Plan.

Exercise Barossa was a biannual oil spill response exercise conducted in Adelaide under our National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.

Arrangements between government and industry under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies to respond to shipping casualties.

On 14 July 1975 the Marine Operations Centre in Canberra was alerted that the oil tanker Princess Anne Marie had sustained a large crack in its hull approximately 300 miles off Western Australian.

Find out about the search and rescue incidents we attended between July 2019 and June 2020

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

You have a responsibility not to pollute the sea, and to be aware of the laws about oil and garbage pollution from vessels, including fishing vessels.

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

AMSA conducted a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on domestic commercial vessel construction barges from 1 May to 30 June 2022.

This feedback report summarises submissions we received on the proposed changes to Marine Order 27.

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

South Australia hosted the 2017 National Plan Exercise from 5 to 7 December in Adelaide.

We’ve prepared materials to help you understand your requirements and what you need to do.