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- AMSA 365Certificate of test and examination of derricks and cranes (form 365)
Surveyors can use this form to make a report on the testing and examination of derricks and cranes.
Last updated: 02/07/2023 - Overview of the new survey regimeAll domestic commercial vessels are required to have a national law certificate of survey—unless an exemption applies.Last updated: 06/12/2020
- Training of industrial personnelMarine Order 55 (Vessels carrying industrial personnel) 2024, requires that industrial personnel have appropriate safety training prior to embarking on a vessel.Last updated:
- Investigation of domestic commercial vessel marine incidentsWe collect and analyse information from reported marine incidents to improve safety across the maritime industry.Last updated: 01/04/2021
- AMSA 202Closure of registration (form 202)
You can use this form to apply for a closure of registration.
Last updated: 10/29/2025 
Surveyor of domestic commercial vesselsAccess forms and guidance materials, find out about the marine surveyor accreditation scheme, and access the laws and standards relevant to you.Last updated: 02/23/2026
David Anderson elected Chair of IMO sub-committee on carriage of cargos and containersAMSA’s Head of Vessel Safety and Cargo Systems David Anderson has been elected Chair the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC).Last updated: 09/23/2024- Continued competence—Certificate of Safety TrainingAMSA approved training organisations delivering Continued competence (Certificate of Safety Training) (COST).Last updated: 10/27/2020
- Protection of the sea conventions and legislationAustralia is a part of the International Maritime Organization — maritime safety and marine pollution prevention are more effective when carried out internationally.Last updated: 12/03/2024
- Watchkeeper deck certificate of competency for Royal Australian Navy officers and ratingsHow to get a Watchkeeper deck certificate of competency if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Maritime warfare officer or Rating.Last updated: 07/01/2024
- Calculator for limits of liabilityThis calculator displays the limit of liability under CLC92 and LLMC96 for oil pollution damage by oil-carrying ships.Last updated: 01/13/2025
- Exemption 25 - Marine Safety (Old certificates of competency - local restrictions)This exemption is for people who have an old certificate of competency and are not able to comply with a condition on that certificate.Last updated: 06/30/2025
- Memorandum of understanding with Sonic HealthPlusWe have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Sonic HealthPlus.Last updated: 03/21/2023
- AMSA 210Notice of change of name, address, or nationality (form 210)
You can use this form to notify AMSA of a change of name, address, or nationality connected with your ship registration.
Last updated: 09/05/2025 - History of the National PlanOn 1 October 1973, the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) came into operation.Last updated: 10/03/2023
- Lack of regular planned maintenance results in engine fireA Class 1 passenger vessel’s port engine caught fire whilst northeast of Fraser Island with 82 passengers and crew onboard. The investigation found that regular planned engine maintenance, in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, was not in place at the time of the incident. The crew’s response to the incident was immediate and effective. The transfer of the 77 passengers to a nearby vessel, which attended the distress call within 10 minutes, was undertaken quickly and effectively by the master and crew.Last updated: 08/29/2023
- Carriage of ammonium nitrate of class 5.1 and class 9 to and from AustraliaReminding all ship owners, ship operators and masters of the requirements for the safe carriage of ammonium nitrate on board ships with a particular emphasis on the carriage in Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC).Last updated: 07/09/2020
- Application of Maritime Labour Convention 2006We implement the regulations under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 in Australia via supporting legislation which applies to all commercial vessels.Last updated: 01/11/2024
- AMSA 742Notification of a change of circumstance (government surveyor becoming private) (form 742)
Use this form to notify us if you change your survey from government to private.
Last updated: 08/02/2024 - Board meeting communique of matters – 24 September 2025The 275th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, in Canberra, ACT.Last updated: 10/02/2025