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

If you are a Traditional Inhabitant of the Torres Strait and use your TIB to catch seafood and sell it, your boat is being used as a domestic commercial vessel. This page explains what that means, when you can use the TIB-specific exemption, and the steps you must follow to operate safely and legally.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of the Northern Territory Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics.

There are two methods of obtaining a verified gross mass (VGM). The VGM is mandatory for cargoes to be loaded onto a vessel.

Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 25 (Equipment – lifesaving) 2014 (MO25). MO25 sets out requirements for carrying and testing life-saving equipment and recovering people from water.

Purpose To ensure that navigation corridors are used appropriately when planning on ECDIS, and to ensure that a voyage plan approved by the ship’s Master is executed within the planne

Use this form to order AMSA brochures, MARPOL placards and stickers, free of charge.

A super yacht or white boat are colloquial terms for a large yacht.

An explosion occurred on a charter fishing vessel whilst berthed. The investigation identified that the ignition source was a lithium-ion battery that was not holding charge connected to a battery charger in a way that bypassed the battery management safety system. The vessel was beyond repair following the explosion.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

Monitoring an oil spill is necessary to address concerns raised about its effects and the impact of the associated cleanup response.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

Australia’s leading maritime art prize promoting excellence in maritime and seafaring subjects in art.

Our AMSA Connect team are ready to assist you over the phone, by email, or at one of our regional offices.

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.

These are the deficiencies for MARPOL that our inspectors have found.