This program of regulatory activities was completed during the 2017–2018 financial year.

The Vessel Traffic Services Advisory Group (VTSAG) discusses matters relating to Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) in Australia.

Engines, propulsion, fuel, fluid, steering and ancillary systems.

Specifies the minimum standards for design and construction and safety equipment.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

Find out how domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) performed on safety, crew training, incident reporting and more during our focussed inspections campaign on towage operations.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

Compasses, nautical charts, chart systems, and publications.

Obligations of registered agents of Australian registered ships.

Standards for class 1 fast craft operating in sheltered waters or under 35m in equivalent length.

Watch the video of Mark Jacobs who has hung up his snorkel and fins to help save lives across 10 per cent of the Earth’s surface.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

New body worn cameras for AMSA frontline staff increases safety and transparency.

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If you own or operate a domestic commercial vessel in Australia, you are required to obtain a certificate of operation before you operate the vessel.

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

Defining a 'novel vessel', their requirements, and pathways to certify them.