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- AMSA 159Bill of sale (form 159)
You can use this form to lodge a bill of sale for a vessel.
Last updated: 09/05/2025 - 2022/09 — Cessation of printed nautical publicationsThe purpose of this marine notice is to inform shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations and marine pilots that the Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) has ceased printing some nautical publications.Last updated: 01/10/2025
- Medical and physical fitness of Industrial personnelMarine Order 55 (Vessels carrying industrial personnel) 2024, requires that industrial personnel be at least 16 years of age, and have documentary evidence of the person’s physical and medical fitness of a kind that is acceptable to AMSA.Last updated:
- Board meeting communique of matters - 22 April 2026The 278th meeting of the Board was held virtually via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.Last updated: 05/01/2026
- Report on the 2012 review of the National PlanThis Report on the 2012 review of the National Plan to combat pollution of the sea outlines the outcomes of the Review as agreed by the National Plan Management Committee at its meeting in July 2012.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- Maximum period of shipboard service for seafarersAdvice about the maximum continuous period that a seafarer can serve on board a vessel without taking leave.Last updated: 01/11/2024
Have your say: changes to safety management system requirementsWe are inviting feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements – national law) 2018.Last updated: 05/29/2024- STCW Training and assessment, quality standards and use of simulators—MT02This applies to approved Registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping training leading to a certificate of competency.Last updated: 06/10/2025
- Board meeting communique of matters - 4 March 2026The 277th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, in Hobart, Tasmania.Last updated: 04/01/2026
- Checklist for safety of navigation focused inspection campaignAMSA surveyor’s will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our safety of navigation focused inspection campaign.Last updated: 10/26/2023
- Poor risk assessment of river entrance bar crossing results in near misses with surfersA 2C rescue vessel was preparing to depart a river entrance bar with 11 people onboard. The observed sea state was a wave height (breaking) of 1.4 to 1.8 metres. The entrance bar had a moderate to high level of congestion of jet skis and surfboard riders positioned within the aids to navigation departure leads. The vessel came within very close proximity to surfers on 3 occasions whilst negotiating the breaking sea conditions. The vessel then broached upon a wave resulting in the vessel heeling to port and becoming unable to be controlled due to the force of the wave.Last updated: 08/29/2023
- AMSA 225Notification of loading, or sailing after partial discharge, of bulk grain (form 225)
This form provides the means by which the Australian Maritime Safety Authority will determine whether the Master will be required to demonstrate compliance with the stability requirement
Last updated: 12/18/2025 - Board meeting communique of matters - 25 June 2025The 273rd meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 in Canberra, ACT.Last updated: 10/02/2025
- Board meeting communique of matters – 20 November 2025The 276th meeting of the Board was held on Thursday, 20 November 2025, in Canberra, ACT.Last updated: 01/02/2025
- AMSA 214Withdrawal of caveat (form 214)
You can use this form to withdraw a caveat.
Last updated: 09/05/2025 
Navigating Tides of Progress – National Reconciliation Week 2024National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.Last updated:- 2023/07 - Guidance for the safe carriage of battery powered vehicles on shipsThis marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).Last updated: 07/18/2025
- Trawler inpull winch reduces risk of person overboardThis safety lesson describes how experienced Queensland prawn trawl fisher, Tony Sterling, developed an inpull winch that pulls in both sides of the trawl gear at the same time. The winch has delivered major safety benefits because crew no longer need to go out onto the booms.Last updated: 08/29/2024
- AMSA 173Notice of alteration to ship (form 173)
You can use this form to give us notice of an alteration to a ship.
Last updated: 09/05/2025