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.

In this edition we explain about National Law audits,

Rules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.

How to get a National Law certificate if you have a perpetual certificate, or if your certificate expired more than 5 years ago.

This marine notice is to remind livestock shippers, vessel owners and operators, and the masters of livestock vessels of their obligations to provide and use accurate information in the calculation of vessel stability.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

Learn what you need to do to prepare for and take your oral exam.

In this edition we talk about correct use of the AMSA 586 form following a survey, draft standards on marina and boat electrical installations, ISO 12215 GES is now approved.

Find out how you obtain your unique vessel identifier and how to display it correctly.

How to calculate your sea service in trailer hopper suction dredgers operating in ports, inshore and in limited near coastal areas.

This marine notice highlights shipowners, operators, masters and crews obligation to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving a ship’s elevator.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Simplified safety management system' held on 9 April 2025.

Replace your lost or damaged certificate, or get a new certificate after updating your personal details.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Papua New Guinea National Maritime Safety Authority.

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.