We welcome your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 504 relating to safety management systems.

We are making changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements – national law) 2018 (Marine order 504) to clarify requirements for monitoring and accounting for passengers on domestic commercial vessels.

We use marine orders to give effect to international and national conventions and standards. Find out more about these conventions and standards and how you can access them as publications.

We want to know what you think about proposed changes to air pollution regulations.

Read a summary of results from the 2024 consultation on Marine Order 91 and download a copy of the full report.

We welcome your feedback on changes to Marine order 97 (Marine pollution prevention – air pollution)

Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 52 (Yachts and training vessels).

Feedback from stakeholders about proposed changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements) 2018 (MO504) relating to safety management systems (SMS).

AMSA has worked with industry to develop a nationally consistent and simplified qualifications framework for Australians working across the domestic commercial vessel industry.

Make electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.

There is potential for light-emitting diode lighting on vessels to compromise reception on VHF frequencies.

Find out which companies are registered as a private seafarer recruitment and placement service in Australia.

Accredited government and private surveyors, and recognised organisations who are qualified to conduct surveys on domestic commercial vessels.

Guidance on ensuring appropriate crewing for safe navigation for domestic commercial vessels.

On 21 July 1991 Greek tanker Kirki lost its bow off the coast of Western Australia, resulting in a major pollution incident.

A summary of the effects of oil and dispersed oil on temperate sea grasses.

Operators of Regulated Australian Vessels (RAV) and Foreign Vessels, as well as the shippers of livestock, have obligations when loading and transporting livestock from Australia.