AMSA Connect phone services will be closed for the public holiday on Monday 8 June 2026, reopening on Tuesday 9 June 2026. Our search and rescue team will continue to operate during this time.
Find out how domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) performed on safety, crew training, incident reporting and more during our focussed inspections campaign on towage operations.
The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group (NE WSM WG).
Survey modifiers are high risk operations and vessel attributes that change the survey and other requirements that would otherwise apply to the vessel.
This marine order was repealed on 1 November 2019 and has been captured in Marine Order 47. Requirements for floating production, storage and offshore facilities, and floating storage units.
This exemption is for owners and accredited marine surveyors of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) who need to be able to operate temporarily without having the required certificates.
This marine order was repealed on 1 November 2019 and has been captured in Marine Order 31. Requirements for survey, certification and operations of Government vessels.
If special circumstances mean that you require an extension of time for your vessel's periodic survey, you can make an application under for Marine Safety (Periodic survey, equipment certification and compass adjustment) Exemption (Exemption 06).
We gather feedback through consultative committees and public consultation. Feedback from individuals, organisations and government is an important part of policy development and regulatory change.