AMSA Connect phone services may have longer wait times on Monday 1 June 2026 while we operate with reduced staffing due to the Reconciliation Day Public Holiday in Canberra. Our search and rescue team will continue to operate during this time.
This guideline defines a nationally consistent approach for local, state and Commonwealth marine incident response geographic information systems (GIS) coordinators to develop and implement their own processes and products.
Survey modifiers are high risk operations and vessel attributes that change the survey and other requirements that would otherwise apply to the vessel.
AMSA port State control inspectors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our cargo securing focused inspection campaign. Use this checklist to prepare for the inspection, and to help you ensure your cargo is secure. Below is a sample of the focused inspection campaign checklist.
The National Law places obligations on maritime operators and other parties to ensure safety of persons and vessels and protection of the marine environment.
There are 48 infringements listed in the national law that can apply to vessel owners, masters, crew, or passengers. You can avoid an infringement notice by making sure your vessel, crew, and operations comply with the national law.
This applies to approved Registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping training leading to a certificate of competency.