Find out about the special arrangements for vessels which meet the definition of ‘tender’ under the national law.

In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.

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 implement the regulations under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 in Australia via supporting legislation which applies to all commercial vessels.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

Our SAR observer program trains SES volunteers to look for signs of people in distress from the air.

Find out about AMSA’s strategic priorities and stay informed about our objectives, challenges and planned activities for 2025-26 to 2028-29.

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

Do you want to take paying passengers on tours or between islands? If so, your boat is a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) and must be approved by AMSA.

Operators and crew of these types of operations face unique safety challenges and risk.

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