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.

On 6 November 2021, while enroute, a passenger charter (Class 1E) vessel’s inadequately secured swim platform gate opened when a passenger and toddler leant against it causing the two passengers to fall into the water. The investigation identified that there was no locking bolt on the gate, no risk assessments and no passenger verification procedures in place. 

AMSA is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2023 annual conference of the Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand (MLAANZ), 4-6 October.

Australia is a part of the International Maritime Organization — maritime safety and marine pollution prevention are more effective when carried out internationally.

This marine notice advises vessel owners, vessel operators, masters, officers, seafarer training organisations and industry organisations that AMSA does not consider electronic visual distress signals (EVDs) to be a suitable replacement for pyrotechnic distress signals.

Common questions about the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part C–Design and construction, Section 2, Watertight and weathertight integrity.

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

How we process your Certificate of recognition application after it has been submitted.

We are seeking your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 47 (Offshore Industry Units).

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.

The provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ship-generated waste is vital to preventing marine pollution.

This marine notice highlights the need for shipowners, operators, masters and crews to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving height and the risk of falling.

Your New Zealand seafarer qualifications allow you to gain a Certificate of recognition for your qualification in Australia.

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Recommendations for the carriage of plastic pellets by sea in freight containers, which were released on 19 April 2024.

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.