This marine notice is to remind livestock shippers, vessel owners and operators, and the masters of livestock vessels of their obligations to provide and use accurate information in the calculation of vessel stability.

We are responsible for providing navigational systems and services to facilitate the safe and efficient navigation of ships within Australian waters.

On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.

Understand the regulatory requirements under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessels) National Law 2012 (National Law) for unpowered barges.

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

Preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships.

Domestic commercial fishing vessels may transit between the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around Norfolk island and the Australian mainland.

Accredited government and private surveyors, and recognised organisations who are qualified to conduct surveys on domestic commercial vessels.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Papua New Guinea National Maritime Safety Authority.

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

Replace your lost or damaged certificate, or get a new certificate after updating your personal details.

AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the fire prevention and fire fighting—basic training.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the security awareness training

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

Constructing the hull, decks, superstructures, deckhouses and bulkheads.

Planned Maintenance – 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022AMSA conducted a Planned Maintenance Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022.

As a regulatory body, we are required to publish a range of information about our functions and how we carry them out. We do this under the information publication scheme.

AMSA surveyors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our planned maintenance focused inspection campaign.