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- 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
- Removal of certificate holder name from certificates—COS, EX02 and EX40We are no longer publishing the name of the certificate holder on a certificate of survey or Exemption 02 (non-survey) and Exemption 40 (Class C restricted operations) approvals.Last updated: 06/12/2020
- Research into bioremediation of oil spills in tropical AustraliaThis is the executive summary of a report that was produced by the Australian Institute of Marine Science and AEA Technology, United Kingdom in 1999.Last updated: 12/04/2020
- Register of oil spill control agentsThere are a range of chemical tools which can reduce the harmful effects of an oil spill.Last updated: 11/17/2025
- An analysis of the work schedules of Great Barrier Reef pilotsAn analysis of the work schedules of coastal pilots working around the Great Barrier Reef.Last updated: 05/21/2021
- Report on the 2000 review of the National PlanReport on the 2000 review of the National Plan to combat pollution of the sea by oil and other substances.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- Focused inspection campaign - hours of work and rest outcomes reportHours of Work and Rest – 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022AMSA conducted an Hours of Work and Rest Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022.Last updated: 10/26/2023
- AMSA 159Bill of sale (form 159)
You can use this form to lodge a bill of sale for a vessel.
Last updated: 09/05/2025 
Updated Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation – national law) now availableUpdated Marine Order 504 now available.Last updated: 11/19/2024- Have your say—on our performance as a regulatorOur focus is on delivering better practice regulation so we can support safe vessel operations, and combat marine pollution.Last updated: 03/17/2023
- Memorandum of understanding with Australian Antarctic DivisionWe have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Australian Antarctic Division.Last updated: 03/23/2023
- 2025/05 - Revalidation of Australian STCW certificatesGuidance on revalidating Australian certificates of competency and proficiency issued in compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).Last updated: 11/21/2025
- AMSA 50Notification of flare demonstration (form 50)
You can use this form to notify AMSA of your intention to hold a demonstration of a distress signal or device (eg flares) that could be mistaken for a real distress situation.
Last updated: 07/16/2025 - Provide us with your vessel detailsNotify AMSA that you're bringing a vessel to Australia or going on an overseas voyage.Last updated: 12/19/2023
- Guide to registering your ship on the Australian general shipping registerRead this guide to understand your responsibilities under the Shipping Registration Act 1981.Last updated: 08/22/2023
- AMSA 225Notification of loading, or sailing after partial discharge, of bulk grain (form 225)
This form provides the means by which the Australian Maritime Safety Authority will determine whether the Master will be required to demonstrate compliance with the stability requirement
Last updated: 12/18/2025 - Checklist for safety of navigation focused inspection campaignAMSA surveyor’s will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our safety of navigation focused inspection campaign.Last updated: 10/26/2023
- Step 3: Build your simplified SMSDownload a simplified SMS toolkit for step-by-step instructions on how to build your simplified SMS.Last updated:
- Implementation and application of the National PlanThe National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (the National Plan) sets out national arrangements, policies and principles for managing maritime environmental emergencies.Last updated: 08/04/2023
- Australian regulation of yachts and training vessels, and the Red Ensign Group Yacht Code Part AThe Red Ensign Group Yacht Code Part A updates the Red Ensign Group Large Yacht Code (LY3 Code) and applies to yachts and training vessels, carrying not more than 12 passengers, and details the conventions these vessels must comply with in Australia.Last updated: 02/03/2023