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  • AMSA 424
    Sample shipboard working arrangements (form 424)

    This form is for the owners and crew of regulated Australian vessels.

    Last updated: 12/17/2024
  • AMSA 653
    Vessel lightship report (form 653)

    Surveyors – use this form to report on the lightship measurement of a domestic commercial vessel.

    Last updated: 11/22/2024
  • AMSA 197
    Harmful substances report (POLREP)—oil (form 197)

    You can use this form to make a Harmful substances report (POLREP) for oil under the guidelines set out in 

    Last updated: 01/08/2025
  • AMSA 509
    Initial machinery and engineering survey report form (form 509)

    Surveyors – use this form to report on the initial construction or alteration of machinery and engineering on a domestic commercial vessel.

    Last updated: 09/05/2025
  • AMSA 139
    Load line survey report (form 139)

    Surveyors – use this form to report on a domestic commercial vessel's compliance with conditions of assignment for a load line.

    Last updated: 09/05/2025
  • AMSA 1858
    Marine pollutants report (form 1858)

    You can use this form to make a Marine Pollutants report (POLREP) for packaged harmful substances under the guidelines set out in 

    Last updated: 08/05/2024
  • AMSA 232
    Medical examination report (form 232)

    You can use this form to complete a medical examination report.

    Last updated: 07/31/2023
  • AMSA 18
    Incident alert (form 18)

    Use this form to alert us of a marine incident.

    Notify AMSA as soon as possible after becoming aware of a marine incident

    Last updated: 08/12/2025
  • Master less than 45 metres near coastal
    Learn about the Master less than 45 metres certificate, including the vessels it lets you operate, how to qualify, apply, or renew.
    Last updated: 11/07/2024
  • Incident reporting
    All vessels involved in a marine incident in Australian waters need to make a report. If you have an emergency dial 000 or 112 (satellite phone) for help.
    Last updated: 03/18/2019
  • Seafarer welfare
    In Australia, the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) is implemented primarily through the Navigation Act 2012 and associated delegated legislation such as Marine Order 11 (Living and working conditions on vessels). We inspect vessels, develop seafarer welfare guidance and programs, and process complaints under the MLC. We are responsible for investigating seafarer health and safety issues on prescribed vessels engaged in trade on international or interstate voyages. Also see the Australian Seafarers' Welfare Council
    Last updated: 01/04/2019
  • National compliance plan: 2020-2021
    Our compliance approach includes a range of flexible and targeted measures for domestic commercial vessels operators.
    Last updated: 09/01/2021
  • Flag State administration
    An administration offering ship registration—as Australia does—is referred to as a flag State. As a flag State administration, we are responsible for making sure Australian-owned and Australian-registered ships comply with international conventions in Australian waters and overseas. You may also be interested in domestic commercial vessel inspections
    Last updated: 06/29/2018
  • Pollution response
    We cooperate with state and territory agencies, and industry stakeholders to respond to pollution incidents. Our capabilities include the use of specialised equipment, oil spill remediation and prosecution of the perpetrators.
    Last updated: 11/17/2017
  • Spatial data
    We provide access to spatial data that supports maritime and aviation safety activities and protection of the marine environment. You can download selected data sets, and request customised products and spatial analysis.
    Last updated: 11/17/2017
  • Reporting and accountability
    We meet our obligations to government by being transparent and reporting on our activities and operations. Find out about our procurement processes, fees and levies, request a public interest disclosure, or make a freedom of information request to see how we do business.
    Last updated: 11/05/2018
  • Port State Control Report 1997
    This report summarises our port State control activities and reports on the performance of commercial shipping companies, flag States and Classification Societies for the 1997 calendar year.
    Last updated: 07/13/2020
  • Port State Control Report 1999
    This report summarises our port State control activities and reports on the performance of commercial shipping companies, flag States and Classification Societies for the 1999 calendar year.
    Last updated: 07/13/2020
  • Port State Control Report 2010
    This report summarises our port State control activities and reports on the performance of commercial shipping companies, flag States and Classification Societies for the 2010 calendar year.
    Last updated: 07/13/2020
  • Port State Control Report 2014
    This report summarises our port State control activities and reports on the performance of commercial shipping companies, flag States and Classification Societies for the 2014 calendar year.
    Last updated: 07/13/2020