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Cospas–Sarsat search and rescue satellite system

The search and rescue (SAR) satellite system we use in the Australian SAR region.

Last updated 02/12/2019
About maritime mobile service identity information

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Offshore oil and gas exploration

Our role in working with the offshore industry.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Search and rescue incidents 2013–14

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Australian seafarer's service book

Use an Australian seafarer's service book (ASSB) to keep a record of your sea service on an Australian or international vessel in international waters.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Oiled wildlife

Our response to the risk of oil spills on wildlife.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Environmental, scientific and technical resources

Environment, scientific and technical functions and resources in spill response.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Dispersant response

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Bunker fuel weathering and fingerprinting

Intentional and illegal discharge of bunker fuel oil and waste oils at sea from vessels is the most common type of oil spill investigated by Australian regulatory agencies.

Last updated 02/12/2019
RTO complaints and appeals procedure

Steps for responding to complaints about our registered training organisation.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Petriana, 28 November 1903

Australia’s first recorded major oil spill occurred on Saturday 28 November 1903 in Port Phillip Bay.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Anro Asia, 29 October 1981

On 29 October 1981 the 213-metre 16,336 gross tonnage Ro-Ro container vessel, Anro Asia, grounded near the northern tip of Bribie Island while entering Moreton Bay.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Sir Alexander Glen, 6 February 1988

On 6 February 1988 the Hong Kong registered bulk carrier Sir Alexander Glen lost approximately 450 tonnes of heavy fuel oil into the waters off Port Walcott, Western Australia when a bunker tank was...

Last updated 02/12/2019
Safety made simpler—streamlining sessions commence

On Friday 9 May AMSA commenced its National System streamlining consultation, hosting a session in Hervey Bay, Queensland.

Last updated 02/12/2019
AMSA assists IMO at maritime forums in the Republic of Korea

The 8th International Maritime Forum and an International Maritime Organization (IMO) regional e-navigation seminar were held on 23 April (in Seoul) and 25 April 2014 (in the port city of Busan)...

Last updated 02/12/2019
Torres Strait marine debris education program

From 17-19 August, AMSA and the Tangaroa Blue Foundation delivered a marine debris education program to school students on Thursday Island.

Last updated 02/12/2019
AMSA celebrates World Maritime Day 2016

On Thursday 29 September 2016 the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is celebrating World Maritime Day.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Maritime 2014: Ship to Shore

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s inaugural combined shipping and domestic commercial vessel conference Maritime 2014: Ship to Shore wound up on November 12 in Melbourne.

Last updated 02/12/2019
North-East Shipping Management Plan released

The Australian Government today released a plan for managing shipping traffic in the Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait and Coral Sea.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Vice Chief of the Defence Force visits AMSA

On 16 October the Vice Chief of the Defence Force Vice Admiral Ray Griggs AO, CSC visited AMSA.

Last updated 02/12/2019