The 278th meeting of the Board was held virtually via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.

Accredited government and private surveyors, and recognised organisations who are qualified to conduct surveys on domestic commercial vessels.

Download a list of DCVs that hold a certificate of survey or exemption here.

Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons

As a regulatory body, we are required to publish a range of information about our functions and how we carry them out. We do this under the information publication scheme.

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.

This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.

This trial will support ongoing work to divert recyclable waste from international ships to domestic recycling, so it doesn’t end up in landfill.

Check current fees for STCW certificates, assessments and related services. All fees are in Australian dollars (AUD).

It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (the National Plan) was reviewed in 2023-2024. The review made 11 recommendations.

The benefits and eligibility requirements of registration on the Australian international shipping register (AISR).

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

The 273rd meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 in Canberra, ACT.

If you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.

On Sunday 9 January 2012, the cargo vessel the MV Tycoon broke free from its mooring at Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, and washed against the seawall and nearby cliff face. The ship had been loading phosphate at the time of the incident.