In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

In rough weather, early in the morning of 24 May, about 50 containers were lost overboard from the Singapore-flagged container ship APL England. Read our regular updates.

If you are a Traditional Inhabitant of the Torres Strait and use your TIB to catch seafood and sell it, your boat is being used as a domestic commercial vessel. This page explains what that means, when you can use the TIB-specific exemption, and the steps you must follow to operate safely and legally.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.

In this edition we explain about National Law audits,

This feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.

Do a lifejacket risk assessment. Your safety, and the safety of your passengers and crew, depends on it. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

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Read a summary of results from the consultation on Exemption 24 - Marine Safety (Emergency service vessels) and download a copy of the full report.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

The following statistics relate to the complaints received by AMSA since we issued Marine notice 04/2020 (expired 30 September 2020) and Marine notice 10/2020 (expired 28 February 2021).

In this edition we talk about marine surveyor accreditation renewals, a marine safety incident and a safety recall notice.