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

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) is managed under governance arrangements which ensure accountability, coordination and integration with stakeholders.

The International safety management code (ISM code) governs the safe operation of ships and pollution prevention. We are responsible for issuing ISM code certification for Australian registered vessels, however AMSA has authorised recognised organisations to conduct this service.

AMSA surveyor’s will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our livestock ships focused inspection campaign.

Read about the changes we have made to the NSCV since 2020.

Fees associated with the delivery of the accredited marine surveyor scheme and applications for an equivalent means of compliance.

The 271st meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 5 March 2025 in Canberra, ACT.

Indexed list of relevant files arranged every six months to give to Parliament and publish on our website.

A passenger ferry was returning from its scheduled service when an unanticipated wave raised its stern and caused its bow to dive under the water. Water rushed over the bow and a significant amount came through the forward portside access door and into the passenger compartment. The master immediately reduced speed, which expelled most of the water overboard. The forward portside access door had been left open by a crew member who was attempting to alleviate sea sickness among some passengers. The action of leaving the door open during the voyage was contrary to the vessel’s survey requirements. Signage requiring the door to be kept closed when underway was reportedly not seen by crew members. This resulted in water entering the vessel creating a potentially unsafe situation.

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Find out what the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) covers and how it's implemented in Australia.

Prepare and submit your application for a role with us.

The purpose of this policy is to outline the underlying principles for the disclosure and dissemination of vessel tracking information under agreed conditions.

A super yacht or white boat are colloquial terms for a large yacht.

An explosion occurred on a charter fishing vessel whilst berthed. The investigation identified that the ignition source was a lithium-ion battery that was not holding charge connected to a battery charger in a way that bypassed the battery management safety system. The vessel was beyond repair following the explosion.