In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

Learn how non-shipborne AIS units are managed and find out what’s required to apply to operate a base station or AtoN in Australia.

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

We maintain a database which assists us to calculate the risk factor of a vessel. This lets us target elevated risk vessels for inspection. 

We use marine orders to give effect to international and national conventions and standards. Find out more about these conventions and standards and how you can access them as publications.

The IMO has agreed that marking requirements should be developed for commercial fishing gear.

We follow the guidance of international conventions when conducting search and rescue (SAR) activities.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan (NE SMP) identifies actions based on information regarding the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

We implement the regulations under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 in Australia via supporting legislation which applies to all commercial vessels.

Find out which marine radio certificate you need and how to get one.

Since 2006, we have provided an emergency towing vessel in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef to protect the marine environment.

Our role in working with the offshore industry.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

The 275th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, in Canberra, ACT.

About the feedback we received on the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety transition.