AMSA Connect will be closed on Monday 27 April 2026, reopening on Tuesday 28 April 2026. Our search and rescue team will continue to operate during this time.
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- Port State Control Report 2017This report summarises our port State control activities and reports on the performance of commercial shipping companies, flag States and Classification Societies for the 2017 calendar year.Last updated: 02/05/2020
- Queensland coastal passage plan 2019The Queensland coastal passage plan (QCPP) seeks to improve pre-pilotage communications between coastal pilotage providers, the vessels they service and the pilots embarked within these vessels.Last updated: 08/06/2020
AMSA services over the holidaysAMSA will be closed from 5 pm (AEDT), Tuesday 24 December 2024 and will re-open at 8 am (AEDT) on Thursday 2 January 2025.Last updated: 12/18/2024- Changes to safety management system requirements from 1 June 2025The revised Marine Order 504 comes into effect on 1 June 2025. Update your SMS to make sure your vessel compliesLast updated: 12/18/2024
- Memorandum of Understanding with the Fair Work OmbudsmanTo support wage compliance on foreign-flagged vessels operating in Australian waters, we have an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO).Last updated: 02/05/2025
Safety recall: Halkey Roberts 3F Single Point Manual inflators in lifejacketsThe Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a safety recall for certain Life Jacket Solutions (LJS) and Marlin lifejackets fitted with Halkey Roberts 3F Single Point Manual Inflators. This is due to a safety defect that may prevent proper inflation, posing a drowning risk.Last updated: 02/14/2024- 2025 quarterly domestic commercial vessel incident reportsThe 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.Last updated: 03/16/2026
- Consultation Report – Marine Order 27 (Safety of navigation and radio equipment) reissueThis feedback report summarises submissions we received on the proposed changes to Marine Order 27.Last updated: 12/13/2023
- Seafarer welfareIn Australia, the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) is implemented primarily through the Navigation Act 2012 and associated delegated legislation such as Marine Order 11 (Living and working conditions on vessels). We inspect vessels, develop seafarer welfare guidance and programs, and process complaints under the MLC. We are responsible for investigating seafarer health and safety issues on prescribed vessels engaged in trade on international or interstate voyages. Also see the Australian Seafarers' Welfare CouncilLast updated: 02/26/2024
- 2024/02 - Limitation of sulphur emissions from cruise vessels while at berth in Sydney HarbourThe purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels when at berth in the port of Sydney Harbour.Last updated: 01/10/2025
- Navigation and anchor watch on domestic commercial vesselsGuidance on ensuring appropriate crewing for safe navigation for domestic commercial vessels.Last updated:
- NP-GUI-020: National Plan Australian Government coordination arrangements for maritime environmental emergenciesThe Australian Government coordination arrangement for maritime environmental emergencies provide a framework for the coordination of Australian Government departments and agencies in response to aLast updated: 11/28/2024
- Passenger vessel fire and evacuationA fire occurred on a passenger vessel in a busy harbour. The master and crew took immediate action and followed emergency procedures to disembark and transfer 73 passengers safely to another ferry. The vessel’s structural and fixed firefighting systems worked effectively to contain and extinguish the fire.Last updated: 03/14/2024
- Remote surveysInformation regarding remote survey requests for ships detained in Australia.Last updated: 02/01/2024
- Nominate someone for the Australian Search and Rescue awardsNominate someone for their outstanding contribution to search and rescue.Last updated: 10/16/2025
- Have your say on proposed updates to the Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual Part 2We are inviting your feedback on proposed updates to the Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual Part 2.Last updated: 02/19/2024
AMSA encourages maritime careers at expoOn 13 March we attended the Australian Maritime College (AMC) Careers Expo in Launceston.Last updated:- Navigational watchkeeping principlesThis guidance helps domestic commercial vessel operators meet voyage planning and navigational watchkeeping requirements.Last updated: 03/01/2024
- Poor risk assessment contributes to charter vessel running agroundA charter vessel with passengers was conducting a cruise around Sydney Harbour when it narrowly missed an unlit runabout at night. The vessel ran aground, and two attempts to tow the vessel off the sandbank were unsuccessful. The investigation found that the master did not risk-assess the route and respective conditions. The vessel safety management system provided the master with no clear direction on safe routes to follow. The command, control, and communication with and between the crew in relation to emergency procedures and response was ineffective.Last updated: 05/30/2025
- Survey Matters December 2023In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.Last updated: 03/25/2024