Domestic commercial fishing vessels may transit between the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around Norfolk island and the Australian mainland.

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A charter vessel with passengers was conducting a cruise around Sydney Harbour when it narrowly missed an unlit runabout at night. The vessel ran aground, and two attempts to tow the vessel off the sandbank were unsuccessful. The investigation found that the master did not risk-assess the route and respective conditions. The vessel safety management system provided the master with no clear direction on safe routes to follow. The command, control, and communication with and between the crew in relation to emergency procedures and response was ineffective.

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

Constructing the hull, decks, superstructures, deckhouses and bulkheads.

A safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.

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.

Preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships.

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

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the fire prevention and fire fighting—basic training.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the security awareness training

AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.

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

The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.