AMSA is proud to sponsor the Environmental Stewardship Award at the 2023 Tasmanian Seafood Awards.

Find forms you might need to make sure you hold the right qualifications.

Find out more about complying with the national system if you are a domestic commercial vessel owner or operator.

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).

In this edition we explain correct and incorrect use of conditions.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

Australia Bay Seafoods General Manager and career fisherman Michael O’Brien, talks to AMSA about how the tragic loss of life with the capsizing of FV Dianne and FV Cassandra prompted them to reinforce their approach to safety.

Make electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.

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

Our eligibility requirements for sailing vessels.

Consultation on Marine Order 44 closed on 1 March 2019.

From 1 July 2018, new survey requirements for domestic commercial vessels apply. This includes changes to marine order 503 to apply the new periodic survey requirements to all vessels required to be in survey—existing, transitional and new vessels.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group.

Learn about our oral exams and how to make a booking.

In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.