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  • Consultation feedback report: Proposed changes to Marine Order 11 (Living and working conditions on vessels)
    Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.
    Last updated: 11/21/2024
  • The hull of a ship lifted out of the water showing the keel and two propellors
    Now available: Updated Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual Part 2
    We have released the updated Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual Part 2 (SAGM2).
    Last updated: 11/27/2024
  • Construction barge safety
    Learn how to manage risks involved with the operation of construction barges.
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  • Survey Matters December 2024
    In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.
    Last updated: 02/12/2025
  • Port State Control Report 2017
    This report summarises our port State control activities and reports on the performance of commercial shipping companies, flag States and Classification Societies for the 2017 calendar year.
    Last updated: 02/05/2020
  • Queensland coastal passage plan 2019
    The Queensland coastal passage plan (QCPP) seeks to improve pre-pilotage communications between coastal pilotage providers, the vessels they service and the pilots embarked within these vessels.
    Last updated: 08/06/2020
  • Close up image of a person using their mobile phone
    AMSA services over the holidays
    AMSA will be closed from 5 pm (AEDT), Tuesday 24 December 2024 and will re-open at 8 am (AEDT) on Thursday 2 January 2025.
    Last updated: 12/18/2024
  • Changes to safety management system requirements from 1 June 2025
    The revised Marine Order 504 comes into effect on 1 June 2025. Update your SMS to make sure your vessel complies
    Last updated: 12/18/2024
  • Memorandum of Understanding with the Fair Work Ombudsman
    To support wage compliance on foreign-flagged vessels operating in Australian waters, we have an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO).
    Last updated: 02/05/2025
  • 2025 quarterly domestic commercial vessel incident reports
    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.
    Last updated: 11/14/2025
  • Review of the North-East Shipping Management Plan
    As part of the North-East Shipping Management Plan, governments have implemented a range of actions to ensure shipping within the Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait and Coral Sea operate to the highest standard possible.
    Last updated: 08/13/2020
  • Image of Anro Asia grounded off Bribie Island, Queensland
    Anro Asia, 29 October 1981
    On 29 October 1981 the 213-metre 16,336 gross tonnage Ro-Ro container vessel, Anro Asia, grounded near the northern tip of Bribie Island while entering Moreton Bay.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • Application of Maritime Labour Convention 2006
    We 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
  • Approved training courses
    We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.
    Last updated: 01/23/2026
  • Michael O'Brien
    Australia Bay Seafoods puts safety first with float-free EPIRBs
    Australia Bay Seafoods General Manager and career fisherman Michael O’Brien, talks to AMSA about how the tragic loss of life with the capsizing of FV Dianne and FV Cassandra prompted them to reinforce their approach to safety.
    Last updated: 09/18/2020
  • Australian legislative framework for VTS
    We are responsible for leading national policy on vessel traffic services (VTS).
    Last updated: 10/26/2022
  • Air pollution
    Australia regulates emissions from all ships (including cargo ships, bulk carriers and other vessels) to protect the marine environment and human health from air pollution and to ensure international emission standards are met. You must comply with these requirements when operating in Australian waters.
    Last updated: 08/13/2019
  • Aviation
    Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe in the air.
    Last updated: 05/19/2022
  • Beacons registration
    Register your beacon before you take it out.
    Last updated: 12/10/2019