We have a large search and rescue region which covers our land mass, and large areas of our surrounding oceans.

Accurate weight declaration for cargo containers is a critical safety issue. Shippers must provide a verified gross mass for containers.

Nominate someone for their outstanding contribution to search and rescue.

Find out how you obtain your unique vessel identifier and how to display it correctly.

Covering the period 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023

These documents will guide you through submitting survey reports and recommendations for domestic commercial vessels.

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

Guidance on the installation, testing and correct operation of oil filtering equipment (oily water separators) to support compliance with resolution MEPC.107(49) under MARPOL Annex I Regulation 14.

Analyses of Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) complaints, compliance and follow-up actions.

On 16 March 2022, a class 2B landing barge collided with a starboard channel marker. The investigation identified that the previous swing engineer did not inform the incoming engineer that the port main engine cooling water suction valve was shut. After getting underway, the engine began to overheat. This distracted the master from monitoring the vessel’s intended track. The vessel’s safety management system did not have an appropriate engineering handover procedure.

What changes did we seek feedback on?

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