The templates can be used to help you in developing or reviewing your SMS.
AMSA 610
31 August 2018
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.
- Company and vessel details form
- Crew details form
- IDM log DOCX215.3 KB
- Incident register
- Incident report form
- Initial safety induction training form
- Passenger record
- Planned inspection and maintenance program
- Risk register
- Safety management system revisions and annual ledger
- SVPM checklist DOCX315.8 KB
- Training and staff qualification record
- Vessel certificate record DOCX260.28 KB
- Vessel daily checks form DOCX27.85 KB
- Vessel log book DOCX30.19 KB
Last updated:
12 February 2025