Captain's Blog

AMSA regulatory changes effective 1 September 2025 – updates to NSCV Part C1, Marine Order 16, and Marine Order 19 for vessel safety, load lines, and tonnage compliance in Australian waters.

New AMSA Safety Certification Rules Now in Force – Owners and Masters Must Act

Major AMSA regulatory changes took effect on 1 September 2025, impacting all Australian-registered vessels and foreign vessels in Australian waters. Updates to NSCV Part C1, Marine Order 16 (MO16), and Marine Order 19 (MO19) align Australia with IMO conventions, improving vessel safety, compliance, and operational standards. Vessel owners, operators, and Masters must review their design, load line, and tonnage certification to avoid non-compliance and penalties.

Captain Cal Callahan

Sep 2