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  • Focused inspection campaign - hours of work and rest outcomes report
    Hours of Work and Rest – 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022AMSA conducted an Hours of Work and Rest Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 01 May 2022 to 17 June 2022.  
    Last updated: 10/26/2023
  • marc jacobs
    Former South Australia police officer helps save maritime lives
    Watch the video of Mark Jacobs who has hung up his snorkel and fins to help save lives across 10 per cent of the Earth’s surface.
    Last updated: 05/03/2022
  • Freedom of Information
    We make a range of information available for public access. You can also formally request access to documents we hold under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).
    Last updated: 02/03/2021
  • Garbage management plan
    A garbage management plan is an effective way to reduce garbage generated on board and ensure its effective disposal, to protect our marine environment. Under Australian maritime legislation it is mandatory for certain vessels to carry a garbage management plan.
    Last updated: 08/13/2020
  • General and specific exemptions
    There are other vessel permits or exemptions you may be eligible for under the national law.
    Last updated: 09/02/2025
  • Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait and Coral Sea
    A particularly sensitive sea area (PSSA) is given special protection because of its vulnerability to damage from international shipping activities.
    Last updated: 10/19/2023
  • Research into vegetable oil based biodiesels as a cleaning agent for heavy oil spills
    Research into vegetable oil based biodiesels as a cleaning agent for heavy oil spills.
    Last updated: 10/29/2020
  • Response to the Laura D'Amato oil spill—report of the incident analysis team
    This report is a comprehensive analysis of the management of the incident from an oil spill response perspective.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • Response to the Port Stanvac oil spill—report of the incident analysis team
    Following the oil spill at Port Stanvac in South Australia on 28 June 1999, there was a review to investigate the reason for the spill and whether any corporation or individuals were responsible for the spill and should be prosecuted.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • Safety equipment trial report
    We conducted a trial of specific safety equipment in conjunction with the Karumba based commercial fishing industry.
    Last updated: 08/14/2023
  • Sea service letter for international seafarers
    This sea service letter template can be used to confirm the sea service you have completed for your certificate.
    Last updated: 05/29/2025
  • Seacare Policy
    The Australian Government is committed to achieving continuous improvement in OHS in the seacare jurisdiction.
    Last updated: 11/09/2020
  • Standards for the medical assessment of near coastal seafarers
    These standards are for medical or ophthalmic practitioners completing a certificate of medical fitness or eyesight test certificate.
    Last updated: 12/28/2022
  • Annual Regulatory Plan 2018–19
    Our regulatory plan is produced annually and contains planned changes to our regulatory instruments.
    Last updated: 07/13/2022
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    Statement of regulatory approach
    Discover how AMSA supports safe and sustainable maritime operations through fair, risk-based regulation. This statement explains our approach to safety, compliance, engagement and international obligations.
    Last updated: 10/20/2025
  • Strategic workforce plan 2022-2027
    Our Strategic workforce plan is a key support for our Corporate plan.
    Last updated: 02/08/2023
  • Survey Matters—August 2020
    In this edition we explain the criteria for issuing temporary permits under exemption 7, we give details of the reports that are needed when a regulated Australian vessel becomes a domestic commercial vessel, we give you a handy tour of the AMSA organisation, and more.
    Last updated: 11/14/2023
  • Survey Matters—May 2020
    In the May edition we guide you through the alternate survey process, explain the coroner's recommendations from the inquiry into the loss of FV Cassandra and FV Dianne and more.
    Last updated: 04/04/2025
  • Survey Matters—November 2019
    Survey Matters brings you the latest news and information for accredited surveyors in Australia.
    Last updated: 01/20/2021
  • Survey Matters—October 2020
    In this edition we explain how you can design your own forms for surveys, we clarify the EPIRB requirements for life raft, discuss disputed deficiencies during initial survey and more.
    Last updated: 08/10/2021