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National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies

The National Plan sets out national arrangements, policies and principles for responding to maritime emergencies. This is how federal, state and territory response capabilities work together.

About the National Plan

Read the National Plan and supporting documents to find out how it works in practice to coordinate federal, state and territory responders.

National Plan supporting documents

Find out how the National Plan works in practice. Read related policies, guidance and advisory information.

National Plan annual reports

Read annual reports for Australia's National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) sets out national arrangements, policies and principles for managing maritime environmental emergencies.

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