This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) governs the agreed minimum requirements for handling and transport of cargoes and dangerous goods.

Book a block of oral exams to be held on-site as a registered training organisation (RTO).

In the early afternoon of 30 May 2022, a hire and drive sailing catamaran began to take on water before sinking shortly after departing the marina. Onboard was the charterer, their family and a briefer who was in control of the vessel. The investigation established that following recent maintenance, an inspection plate had not been replaced, allowing water ingress. It was further identified that the charter company’s maintenance procedures did not suitably document handing over and/or tagging of removed items during maintenance work.

In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.

On Wednesday 2 August AMSA will be hosting a Safety Management System workshop in Airlie Beach.

Oil spill control agents (OSCA) may assist in oil spill clean up in Australian waters.

In this edition we explain correct and incorrect use of conditions.

If you are no longer carrying out commercial operations outside the Australian exclusive economic zone, you can switch to being a domestic commercial vessel by surrendering your regulated Australian vessel (RAV) Certificate of survey , Maritime Labour Certificate, and load line certificate. You can then apply for domestic commercial vessel certification.

Enhanced fishing gear requirements are being developed in talks at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Passenger sustains injury from poorly rigged gangway.

This marine notice draws attention to important information regarding the proper operation of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), including the importance of adequate and up to date Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), for ships visiting Australian ports.

This service charter sets out the standard of service you can expect to receive from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

Explore key trends and safety insights from reported incidents in our annual reports.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2025

Our eligibility requirements for sailing vessels.

This safety alert draws the attention of vessel operators to the importance of planned maintenance in ensuring safe operation of domestic commercial vessels.

Vessels refused access to Australian ports and vessels given warnings in relation to serious deficiencies.