These documents will guide you through submitting survey reports and recommendations for domestic commercial vessels.

At AMSA, we believe in supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

Read the policy and guidelines relating to the automatic identification system (AIS) in Australia.

Our 24/7 centre responds to search and rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Australia.

The criteria for issue to a person of a restricted pilot licence, for a stated pilotage area and a stated draught limit, are that the person: 

We have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.

We have interagency agreements with other agencies.

From 27 November to 1 December 2017 we coordinated a marine pollution response advanced equipment operator’s course in Melbourne.

Use the My Boat online system to understand and comply with safety requirements, legislation and standards for your domestic commercial vessel.

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

Understand the regulatory requirements under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessels) National Law 2012 (National Law) for unpowered barges.

A 7.5m punt (flat bottomed vessel) used for aquaculture operations contacted a marina at speed, injuring 4 people onboard.

This advice is for ship owners, operators and masters. The Safety of Navigation Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) will run from 1 August 2021 to 30 September 2021. The campaign will apply to foreign flagged ships and Regulated Australian Vessels (RAVs) arriving at Australian ports.