The 2023 Shellfish Futures conference will be held in Smithton, Tasmania from 7-8 September.

Standards for class 1 and class 2 fast craft that are at least 35m in equivalent length.

Our organisation has observed that a number of Administrations are issuing dispensations to ships where a defect has occurred to a critical piece of equipment. There are differing circumstances where we will and will not accept the dispensation.

We are responsible for responding to marine oil spills and supporting the National Plan for Maritime Emergency partners in doing the same within their jurisdictions.

Find out about the automatic identification system (AIS).

A training organisation must apply to be accredited to provide approved VTS training.

This page outlines the types of survey reports and details an AMSA assessor looks for when reviewing an application for approval.

Instructions for accredited surveyors to conduct surveys and inspections of domestic commercial vessels.

AMSA’s invoicing process is changing. From 1 March 2022, all invoices for AMSA must be emailed as a PDF attachment to our new centralised email address (invoices@amsa.gov.au) for automated processing. This will ensure invoices are processed more quickly for payment.

There is potential for light-emitting diode lighting on vessels to compromise reception on VHF frequencies.

All ships must follow the requirements of MARPOL Annex V when discharging cargo residue.