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- Proposed changes to vessels operating in polar watersWe sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 53 (Vessels in polar waters) 2016 (MO53). The changes will ensure the marine order aligns with the new requirements following amendments to SOLAS and the Polar Code.Last updated: 03/16/2026
- ISM Code certification guidelines for regulated Australian vesselsThe guidelines describe how the International management code for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention (ISM code) is applied, the certification process and the responsibilities of AMSA personnel.Last updated: 08/22/2023
- Consultation feedback report—simplified equipment lists for small fishing vesselsStreamlined equipment lists for non-survey fishing vessels operating within 2 nautical miles of land in specified warm waters and in beach fisheries within 200 metres of land.Last updated: 04/04/2023
- Exemption 33 - Marine Safety (Sailing vessels with motor propulsion)This exemption allows eligible people to work on a domestic commercial sailing vessel without the required certificate of competency.Last updated: 06/30/2025
- AMSA 537Application for a unique vessel identifier (form 537)
This form 537 replaces form 568.
Last updated: 10/30/2025 - AMSA 751Vessel plan approval particulars recommendation report (form 751)
Surveyors – use this form to report the particulars of a domestic commercial vessel at plan approval.
Last updated: 11/22/2024 - Risk assessment guidance for vessels less than 7.5 metresLast updated: 04/19/2022
- Marine order 11—Living and working conditions on vesselsLast updated: 12/23/2024
- 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
- Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 10—Safe vessel accessIn issue 10, read about how safe vessel access is essential for the safety of everyone involved. Including embarking and disembarking a vessel, gangways and the crew who rig them.Last updated: 06/20/2023
- AMSA 1618Alleged vessel traffic services non-compliance report (form 1618)
This report should be provided to AMSA when any alleged offences or instances of non-compliance by masters of ships to which Marine Order 64 applies.
Last updated: 09/06/2024 - Protection of the sea conventions and legislationAustralia is a part of the International Maritime Organization — maritime safety and marine pollution prevention are more effective when carried out internationally.Last updated: 12/03/2024
- 2024/02 - Limitation of sulphur emissions from cruise vessels while at berth in Sydney HarbourThe purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels when at berth in the port of Sydney Harbour.Last updated: 01/10/2025
- A guide to the implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 in AustraliaThis guide assists vessel owners, seafarers and their representative organisations in understanding how Australia is implementing the Maritime Labour Convention.Last updated: 01/11/2024
- Consultation feedback report: Marine Order 53 (Vessels in polar waters)Read about the results of the consultation on amendments to Marine Order 53, which implements new safety of navigation and voyage planning requirements for vessels operating in polar waters.Last updated: 05/20/2026
Guidelines for simplified risk assessments for small domestic commercial vessel operationsThese guidelines aim to assist small1 DCV operations to undertake a risk assessment as part of the vessel’s safety management system.Last updated: 08/01/2023- Poor risk assessment contributes to charter vessel running agroundA charter vessel with passengers was conducting a cruise around Sydney Harbour when it narrowly missed an unlit runabout at night. The vessel ran aground, and two attempts to tow the vessel off the sandbank were unsuccessful. The investigation found that the master did not risk-assess the route and respective conditions. The vessel safety management system provided the master with no clear direction on safe routes to follow. The command, control, and communication with and between the crew in relation to emergency procedures and response was ineffective.Last updated: 05/30/2025
- Exemption 44 - Marine Safety (Domestic commercial vessels—EIAPP certificate)Exemption 44 exempts owners of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) from the requirements of Marine Order 503 (Certificates of survey–national law) 2018 to hold an engine international air pollution prevention (EIAPP) certificate in order to be issued a certificate of survey.Last updated: 12/12/2025
Help shape fire safety standards for domestic commercial vesselsConsultation is now open on proposed changes to the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part C4 – Fire safety.Last updated: 11/24/2025- Scenario 1: Purchased a vessel from a previous ownerIf you're bringing a vessel that is overseas to Australia and you purchased it from a previous owner, you’ll need to meet certain requirements.Last updated: