The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.

Follow these steps if you want to take a DCV overseas for dry docking, sale or delivery.

Download a list of DCVs that hold a certificate of survey or exemption here.

Our role in working with the offshore industry.

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

Commonwealth legislation requires a verified gross mass (VGM) be supplied before a container can be loaded onto a ship.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

On 16 March 2022, a class 2B landing barge collided with a starboard channel marker. The investigation identified that the previous swing engineer did not inform the incoming engineer that the port main engine cooling water suction valve was shut. After getting underway, the engine began to overheat. This distracted the master from monitoring the vessel’s intended track. The vessel’s safety management system did not have an appropriate engineering handover procedure.

Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.

Sudden vessel movement resulting in master incapacitation highlights onboard safety risks

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the China Maritime Safety Administration (China MSA).

This marine notice is to remind livestock shippers, vessel owners and operators, and the masters of livestock vessels of their obligations to provide and use accurate information in the calculation of vessel stability.

We are a team of dedicated professionals – hear more about our experiences working at AMSA.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.

We offer a maritime professional development program for mid to senior level port State control (PSC) staff from counterpart maritime safety agencies.