Dr Rosalie Balkin was appointed to the AMSA Board on 21 November 2018 for a three year term.

Consultation on Marine Order 44 closed on 1 March 2019.

Feedback from stakeholders about proposed changes to the Marine Surveyors Accreditation Guidance Manual– Part 2 - Survey of vessels – Edition 3 (SAGM 2).

The Red Ensign Group Yacht Code Part A updates the Red Ensign Group Large Yacht Code (LY3 Code) and applies to yachts and training vessels, carrying not more than 12 passengers, and details the conventions these vessels must comply with in Australia.

You must be a specific distance from the nearest land before a discharge at sea can be made.

Find policies and requirements for registered training organisations to obtain AMSA approval for International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) training.

Australia’s policy is that those who pollute our marine environment should be responsible for cleaning up and repairing the damage they have caused. If AMSA has to do this because they do not, then they should pay AMSA.

This advice is for ship owners and masters. We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on livestock ships from 1 March to 31 August 2021. The campaign will target all livestock ships departing Australian ports.

Proof of identity is required when applying for a certificate of competency or seafarer’s service book.

There are other vessel permits or exemptions you may be eligible for under the national law.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea, on land or in the air.

When completing a bunker delivery note, you will need to include specific details.

We are conducting a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on vessel adventure rides and experiences from October 2023 - March 2024.

Your vessel may be inspected to verify your compliance with cargo requirements. These requirements and regulations apply to safety-related aspects for marine carriage of cargo.

Find out about permitted tolerance, enforcement of requirements and how we will deal with delays in transmitting the VGM electronically.

There are two methods of obtaining a verified gross mass (VGM). The VGM is mandatory for cargoes to be loaded onto a vessel.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels[1] when at berth in the Port of Sydney Harbour.