Marine Surveyors Manual—parts 1 and 2

A new version of Part 2 came into effect on 1 January 2025. 

Part 1 - Accreditation of marine surveyors

Part 1 of the manual details the administrative requirements for accreditation, including:

• Role overview: introduction to an accredited surveyors’ responsibilities
• Accreditation categories: introduction to the categories of accreditation
• Accreditation requirements: skills, experience and knowledge required
• Conflict of interest provisions: prohibition from conducting surveys if conflicted  
• Application process: for new, renewed, or varied accreditation
• Conditions tied to accreditation: AMSA’s ability to condition a surveyor, conduct audits of surveyors’ work and potential consequences of not complying
• Surrendering, revoking or suspending accreditation: procedures to voluntarily close your accreditation. 

Download SAGM Part 1 PDF345.44 KB.

Part 2 - Survey of vessels

Part 2 of the manual specifies the procedural standards that accredited surveyors must follow for survey, including:

• The purpose and objectives of surveys: defining the intent and goals of surveying
• Survey preparation requirements: defining the types of surveys, pre-requisites and preparation before commencing a survey
• Record-keeping and traceability obligations: obligations for maintaining records
• Reporting and documentation obligations: requirements for survey reports and recommendations to AMSA
• Survey requirements for vessels:
  • seeking new certificates of survey
  • undergoing transitional surveys
  • renewing their certification
  • certified under the EX40 scheme
  • formerly regulated under the Navigation Act.

Download SAGM Part 2 PDF1.51 MB. 

Previous versions

• SAGM Part 2 - in force from 30 June 2018 to 31 December 2024 PDF984.07 KB
• The National Standard for Administration of Marine Safety (NSAMS) PDF1.31 MB (Section 4) - in force until 30 June 2018

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