The mooring snagged on an unseen underwater object and the chain was pulled out of the bow roller and down the side of the vessel. The vessel capsized with no resulting injuries.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2025

Search for a registered ship on the Australian General and International Shipping Registers.

Apply for an endorsement that allows you to command and operate the engines of a vehicular ferry-in-chains attached to the shore by cable.

In this edition we talk about Marine Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual – Part 2 , we include a Case Study about Compliance action on an AMS’s accreditation and decks on domestic commercial vessels

Globally, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are controlled through emission standards for marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 130 kilowatts (kW).

The Navigation Act 2012 is legislation which covers international ship and seafarer safety, protect the marine environment where it relates to shipping and the actions of seafarers in Australian waters.

How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

Book a block of oral exams to be held on-site as a registered training organisation (RTO).

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

Australia can request and receive information on vessels travelling within 1000 nautical miles off its coast.

We are responsible for ensuring there is a consistent approach to the use of AIS on offshore structures and facilities. Find out what we will ask you when you apply.

This feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.

You must read and agree to this policy and rules of conduct before booking your exam.

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

In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.

Since 2020, 345 serious crew injuries have been reported to us from regulated Australian vessels and foreign flagged vessels in Australian waters. Find out how effective risk assessments can help prevent accidents onboard.

As a regulatory body, we are required to publish a range of information about our functions and how we carry them out. We do this under the information publication scheme.