Overall result

Most respondents indicated they supported the proposed SAGM amendments.  

Consultation period

1 February to 2 April 2024.

Feedback

AMSA received a total of 9 submissions, including:

• 7 submissions received via the online submission form  
• 2 submissions received via email.  

The submissions included a total of 92 comments and recommendations for improvement to the draft order.

An additional 12 comments were received during the online information session.  

Full report

Read Consultation Report – Marine Surveyors Accreditation Guidance Manual– Part 2 - Survey of vessels – Edition 3 PDF1.56 MB.

Background

Marine Surveyors Accreditation Guidance Manual– Part 2 – Survey of vessels - Edition 3 (SAGM 2), is a reissue of the Marine Surveyors Accreditation Guidance Manual 2014 – Part 2.  

SAGM 2:

• sets clear standards and criteria for accredited marine surveyors (AMS) and recognised organisations (class societies)
• outlines the procedures for surveying domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.  

Since its introduction on 1 July 2018, SAGM Edition 2 has been the standard for performing vessel surveys. During this period, AMSA has gathered significant feedback, which it is proposing to incorporate into edition 3.