Is this boat built to survey?
This is a common question used in commercial vessel parlance and can pose problems for a prospective buyer or seller.…
Why wear a lifejacket?
Most drownings in boating accidents involve craft under 6 metres. All passengers on board boats under 6 metres should wear…
Fires on board your vessel
Any fire on board a vessel is a very serious situation. Unless the fire can be quickly put out, there…
EPIRBs and PLBs
EPIRBs and PLBs An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon or EPIRB is used to alert search and rescue services in the event of…
Recent AMSA Updates
Transitional arrangements for existing vessels. In January 2018 AMSA updated some safety equipment requirements for existing vessels that you should…
MSA welcomes James Nolan to our team of Marine Surveyors.
James comes to MSA after two and a half years with BMT and a decade working with Marine Safety regulators,…
Surveyor Sean Whelan and VMR Mornington & Hastings – Volunteer Marine Rescue inc
MSA surveyor, Sean Whelan is a volunteer with VMR and appears in Aft to Bow, a short documentary produced by…
RV Thuwal – Project Management of a Major Vessel Refit
The refit of the Research Vessel Thuwal at the Lusben Shipyard in Viareggio continues to progress well with the electrical…
MSA opens an office in Sydney and welcomes aboard Steve Mitchell
Maritime Survey Australia is pleased to welcome Steve Mitchell to the team. Steve is a Sydney based Naval Architect with extensive…
MSA proud to be a sponsor of the SY Matrix-reloaded, competing in the Melbourne Osaka Cup
Preparation is on the way. Maritime Survey Australia happy to sponsor Aaron and Bill for their challenge ahead on the…
Regulated Australian Vessels (RAV) and Domestic Commercial Vessels (DCV)
Regulated Australian Vessels (RAV) and Domestic Commercial Vessels (DCV) Whether purchasing or selling your Superyacht, considering a new build, through…
Tragedy aboard the fishing vessel, Louisa (SY30), should be a reminder that fatigue can kill
Back in April 2016, the fishing vessel, Louisa (SY30), encountered a tragedy, with the unfortunate drowning of its skipper and…
