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  • Survey standards for domestic commercial vessels in-survey
    All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.
    Last updated: 10/30/2025
  • Consultation feedback report: proposed changes to lost container reporting
    Read about the results of the consultation on new reporting rules for lost and observed freight containers at sea, mainly affecting Marine Order 27 (MO27)
    Last updated: 03/05/2026
  • Survey Matters - June 2022
    In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.
    Last updated: 06/28/2022
  • Survey Matters June 2024
    In this edition, we talk about how Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual 2 consultation closed, shaft surveys explained and some frequently asked questions related to AMS audits
    Last updated: 07/17/2024
  • Maritime skills availability study
    Study to determine the future availability within the Australian maritime industry of qualified and experienced seafarers.
    Last updated: 07/09/2020
  • Spillcon 2023
    An oil spill conference hosted by the Australian Institute of Petroleum and the Australian Marine Oil Spill Centre, 11-14 September in Brisbane.
    Last updated: 09/19/2023
  • Scenario 1: Purchased a vessel from a previous owner
    If you're bringing a vessel that is overseas to Australia and you purchased it from a previous owner, you’ll need to meet certain requirements.
    Last updated: 10/23/2023
  • National Plan annual report—2009–2010
    2009-10 was an extraordinary year in the history of Australia’s National Plan. The response to the uncontrolled release of crude oil from the Montara Wellhead platform was the greatest challenge faced since the National Plan was established in 1973.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • National Plan annual report—2011–2012
    The 2011-12 financial year was another busy period for the National Plan, with two significant pollution incidents, in Christmas Island and New Zealand, as well as the completion of the National Plan/National Maritime Emergency Response Arrangements review.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • Standards for the medical examination of seafarers and coastal pilots
    These standards have been compiled against the requirements of the STCW code and convention for the use of Medical Inspectors appointed by a flag Authority who are assessing an individual’s fitness to work at sea.
    Last updated: 01/03/2024
  • Scenario 1: Purchased a vessel from a previous owner
    If you're bringing a vessel that is overseas to Australia and you purchased it from a previous owner, you’ll need to meet certain requirements.
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  • Seafarer welfare
    In 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 Council
    Last updated: 02/26/2024
  • AMSA 234
    Operate a non-shipborne AIS (base station or AtoN) (form 234)

    Use this form to apply for a licence to operate a non-shipborne automatic identification system (AIS) in Australian waters. This includes: 

    Last updated: 04/09/2025
  • Beacons registration
    Register your beacon before you take it out.
    Last updated: 12/10/2019
  • Certificates of operation (CoO)
    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.
    Last updated: 05/30/2025
  • Navigating coastal waters
    There are aids and rules for navigating Australian coastal waters, particularly in sensitive sea areas. Coastal pilots and vessel traffic services aid in preventing incidents and restrictions apply to operating commercial fishing and offshore exploration and production activities.
    Last updated: 11/17/2017
  • About
    As Australia’s national regulatory body, we promote the safety and protection of our marine environment and combat ship-sourced pollution. We provide the infrastructure for safety of navigation in Australian waters, and maintain a national search and rescue service for the maritime and aviation sectors.
    Last updated: 01/19/2023
  • vessel safety
    Focused inspection campaign—passenger tender vessel safety (WA/NT only)
    Advice to vessel owners and masters for the Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on passenger (class 1) vessel tenders in Western Australia and Northern Territory.
    Last updated: 08/30/2023
  • Long range identification and tracking
    Australia can request and receive information on vessels travelling within 1000 nautical miles off its coast.
    Last updated: 04/22/2021
  • Maritime Labour Convention—2020 Annual Report
    This report presents an analysis of MLC complaints, compliance and follow up actions undertaken by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) in Australia. The data represents 2020 statistics, with a comparison to the previous four years.
    Last updated: 07/08/2021