The mooring snagged on an unseen underwater object and the chain was pulled out of the bow roller and down the side of the vessel. The vessel capsized with no resulting injuries.

For people aspiring to become accredited marine surveyors under the National Law.

Mark Sherriff is a former AMSA lighthouse keeper and recipient of a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his services to community history.

PurposeA reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations.

On 22 March 2023, AMSA launched new artwork on the Cairns-based Challenger aircraft, designed by Torres Strait artist Michael Nona.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2025

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Maritime Safety Queensland.

All domestic commercial vessels must have a certificate of survey unless exempt.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the China Maritime Safety Administration (China MSA).

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

Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations (Class 1B) are required to carry a Scale D medical cabinet and a Scale F first aid kit on board.

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