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Don’t wait to order your float-free EPIRBAdditional stock of float-free EPIRBs continue to arrive in Australia.Last updated:
Equipment lists for small commercial fishing vesselsWe have listened to feedback that current commercial safety equipment standards may be impractical for some vessels.Last updated:
Every Passenger Counts – safety sticker now availableAll domestic commercial vessels that carry passengers must meet the requirements for passenger safety.Last updated:
Every passenger counts— focused inspection campaignTo support the recent changes to keep passengers safe on domestic commercial vessels, we will be conducting a focused inspection campaign to assist operators with ensuring that they are meeting the requirements.Last updated:
Every passenger counts—join us for an online information sessionNow open for registrations.Last updated:
February incident reportThe February incident report has been published.Last updated:
Fees for domestic commercial vessel safety services are changingUpdated fees will apply from 1 July 2021Last updated:
Float-free EPIRB consultation outcome—alternative options for smaller vesselsIt will be mandatory to carry a float-free emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) on many vessels from 1 January 2021, including vessels less than 12 metres without level flotation operating in Offshore (B) or Restricted Offshore (C) waters.Last updated:
Focus on pollution prevention – domestic commercial vessel education campaignBetween 17 October and 16 December 2022, we will be focusing our attention on the prevention of pollution from domestic commercial vessels.Last updated:
Ghost netsAbandoned, lost or discarded equipment-fishing nets, ropes, lines and tackle-go on 'ghost fishing' for many years.Last updated:
GPS week counter rollover—6 April 2019Now is a good time to check your system-particularly if it's an older one.Last updated:
Guidance for managing fatigue in commercial vessel operationsA survey of more than 1000 crew working across a wide range of commercial vessels in Australia found a concerning knowledge gap when it came to identifying and managing fatigue.Last updated:
Have your say on the proposed changes to Marine Order 71We want your feedback on the proposed changes to Marine Order 71 (Masters and deck officers) 2014 (MO71).Last updated:
Have your say—Safety and emergency arrangementsWe want your feedback on proposed changes to safety of navigation and radio equipment.Last updated:
Have your say—vessels being used as short term marina accommodationConsultation is now open on a proposed new general exemption (exemption 27) for vessels being used as short term accommodation while berthed at marinas.Last updated: 07/20/2018
HF radiotelephone monitoring in AustraliaFrom 1 January 2022, AMSA will provide 24-hour nationwide monitoring of high frequency (HF) radiotelephone distress, urgency and safety communications in Australia.Last updated:
How to wear your most valuable accessory – your lifejacketLifejackets may seem simple to wear, but in the case of an emergency it's easy to get confused. And this National Safe Boating Week we urge you to get to know your lifejacket so it can do its job - save your life.Last updated:
IMO adopts a new two-way route in the Great Barrier Reef and Torres StraitOn 23 May, the 93rd session of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 93) adopted a new two-way route in the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait.Last updated:
IMO Secretary-General visits AustraliaWe were honoured last week to host a visit from Mr Kitack Lim, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General.Last updated:
Increased maximum draught for bulk carriers and tankers transiting Torres StraitBulk carriers and tankers can now pass through Torres Strait with a maximum draught up to 12.5 metres, using AMSA's Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.Last updated: