There are a number of certificates and permits you need if you are operating a domestic commercial vessel.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Australian Maritime College.

Covering the period 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023

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

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

A unique identifier—also sometimes called a unique vessel identifier—is like a number plate for your vessel.

It is mandatory under Australian law for certain vessels and fixed or floating platforms to carry a garbage management plan, display placards and maintain a garbage record book.

Tonnages for each Royal Australian Navy (RAN) vessel, current, decommissioned, and under construction.

Nominate someone for their outstanding contribution to search and rescue.

The 2019-20 Australian Vessel Traffic Services Award was awarded to Warren Bath, VTS Operator at Hay Point, Queensland, for his coordination of an incident involving a bulk carrier.

AMSA occasionally seeks help and support from private companies to deliver its Search and Rescue (SAR) services.

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

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.

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