Published on Australian Maritime Safety Authority (https://www.amsa.gov.au)
On 1 June 2025, we are introducing new requirements for safety management systems (SMS).
These changes affect all domestic commercial vessels. Find out what you need to do.
We are also introducing simplified SMS requirements for smaller, less complex vessels. Check if your vessel is eligible.
The following templates are taken from the Guidelines for a safety management system. Read this document for information and checklists that can also help you create or modify your SMS.
We have also provided an online step by step guide that will help you go through each of the three categories of an SMS: vessels and operation, people and procedures.