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Queensland dory safety workshops come to Cooktown

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is hosting free safety workshops in Queensland next week for commercial line fishing operators and crews that use dories or tenders.

Last updated 20/11/2019
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.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Corporate publications

We have a legislative requirement to report on our activities, funding and operations. We provide annual reports to government, and publish our regulatory plans, corporate plans, and plan on a page...

Last updated 02/12/2019
Compliance and enforcement policy 2012

This policy has been superseded by the 2018 Compliance and enforcement policy.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Vessel track data disclosure and dissemination policy

The purpose of this policy is to outline the underlying principles for the disclosure and dissemination of vessel tracking information under agreed conditions.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Implementation and application of the National Plan

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

Last updated 02/12/2019
AMSA Board

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Memorandum of understanding with the China Maritime Safety Administration

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the China Maritime Safety Administration (China MSA).

Last updated 02/12/2019
Social media terms of use

Our social medial channels are open forums. We ask that you follow our posting guidelines outlined in these terms of use.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Bioremediation of oil spills

Research into the bioremediation of oil spills in tropical Australia with particular emphasis on oiled mangrove and salt marsh habitats.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Intergovernmental agreement on the National Maritime Emergency Response Arrangement

We have an intergovernmental agreement on the National Maritime Emergency Response Arrangement.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Memorandum of understanding with the International Maritime Organization

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Last updated 02/12/2019
Major historical incidents

A summary list of major historical oil spill incidents.

Last updated 02/12/2019
World Encouragement, 10 September 1979

At 8.55 am on 10 September 1979, the tanker World Encouragement was conducting berthing operations at an Australian Oil Refinery (AOR) mooring at Kurnell in Botany Bay, New South Wales, when oil...

Last updated 02/12/2019
Nella Dan, 3 December 1987

On 3 December 1987 the Nella Dan ran aground in strong winds in Buckle Bay, Macquarie Island.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Sanko Harvest, 14 February 1991

The Sanko Harvest struck a reef off Esperance, Western Australia on 14 February 1991, and broke up over the next fortnight.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Coastal pilotage in environmentally fragile areas

Mandatory coastal pilotage is a protective measure used in environmentally fragile or areas potentially hazardous to navigation.

Last updated 02/12/2019
AMSA business policy

Quality, environmental, and workplace health and safety.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Bunker delivery note requirements

When completing a bunker delivery note, you will need to include specific details.

Last updated 02/12/2019
Our international engagement

Australia has an interest in ensuring that the ships which visit our ports and transit our waters are seaworthy, have competent crews, and are able to safely navigate through our sensitive marine...

Last updated 02/12/2019