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  • House boats in still water
    New exemption for class 4 houseboat operators
    We have put in place a new exemption allowing masters and crew of class 4 houseboats up to 24 metres in length to perform certain activities when not on hire, providing they hold at least a Coxswain Grade 3 certificate of competency and meet other conditions under the exemption.
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  • Practical lessons from person overboard incidents
    In this safety lesson, veteran trawl fisher Mark Millward explains what he has learned from involvement in person overboard incidents. Mark has operated in the Queensland East Coast and Torres Strait Prawn Trawl Fisheries for over 40 years.
    Last updated: 11/28/2024
  • Fatigue puts fishing vessel on the rocks
    A lone cray fisher was heading for shelter during poor weather. He had been working for 17 hours without rest. While nearing the planned anchor point, the master fell asleep at the helm and the vessel continued on, running aground on the rocky shoreline.
    Last updated: 06/24/2024
  • Training of industrial personnel
    Marine Order 55 (Vessels carrying industrial personnel) 2024, requires that industrial personnel have appropriate safety training prior to embarking on a vessel.
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  • On tour analyses of the work and rest patterns of Great Barrier Reef pilots
    This investigation represents the final phase of a comprehensive research program designed to investigate the contributing factors to fatigue in the work practices of Great Barrier Reef pilots.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • Reconciliation
    Learn about the steps we’re taking in support of reconciliation.
    Last updated: 07/04/2024
  • Plastic free July image of a plastic bottle floating in water
    Plastic Free July: AMSA’s action to reduce marine plastics
    Plastic Free July encourages millions worldwide to reduce plastic consumption and find sustainable alternatives. As the national maritime regulator, we commit to reducing ocean plastics that harm our precious marine environment. To do this we work both internationally and at home. 
    Last updated: 08/09/2024
  • AMSA Modern Slavery Statement 2023 - Image Long Descriptions
    This figure describes Modern Slavery Risks
    Last updated: 07/17/2024
  • 2024/04 - Transportation of plastic pellets in freight containers
    The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Recommendations for the carriage of plastic pellets by sea in freight containers, which were released on 19 April 2024.
    Last updated: 01/10/2025
  • Port State Control Report 1995
    This report summarises our port State control activities and reports on the performance of commercial shipping companies, flag States and Classification Societies for the 1995 calendar year.
    Last updated: 02/05/2020
  • Annual Regulatory Program 2024-25
    Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.
    Last updated: 08/22/2024
  • Monthly Incident Report July 2024 banner indicating 87 incidents, 17 serious incidents and 2 very serious incidents
    July 2024 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson
    There were 87 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in July.
    Last updated: 08/26/2024
  • Consultation feedback report: Proposed changes to Marine Order 504 relating to safety management systems
    Feedback from stakeholders about proposed changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements) 2018 (MO504) relating to safety management systems (SMS).
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  • Navigation Services in Australian Waters – outlook to 2035
    This outlook provides an insight into navigation services over the next decade (and beyond).
    Last updated: 09/24/2024
  • Left: A seafarer secures his lifejacket. Right: A woman kisses a child. The words 'Wear it for them. Get on board with lifejacket safety' appear in the middle of the image.
    Get on board with lifejacket safety
    Lives continue to be lost every year in Australia when people go overboard from vessels, without a lifejacket. The simple truth is lifejackets save lives, but only if they’re worn. It’s time to get on board with lifejacket safety.
    Last updated: 09/26/2024
  • Port State Control Report 2007
    This report summarises our port State control activities and reports on the performance of commercial shipping companies, flag States and Classification Societies for the 2007 calendar year.
    Last updated: 02/05/2020
  • Port State Control Report 2009
    This report summarises our port State control activities and reports on the performance of commercial shipping companies, flag States and Classification Societies for the 2009 calendar year.
    Last updated: 07/13/2020
  • Boats in a marina
    Editorial updates to 8 parts of the NSCV effective 1 October 2024
    From 1 October 2024, minor editorial changes were implemented for 8 parts of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV).
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  • Port State Control Report 2011
    This report summarises our port State control activities and reports on the performance of commercial shipping companies, flag States and Classification Societies for the 2011 calendar year.
    Last updated: 07/13/2020
  • Port State Control Report 2012
    This report summarises our port State control activities and reports on the performance of commercial shipping companies, flag States and Classification Societies for the 2012 calendar year.
    Last updated: 02/05/2020