2009-10 was an extraordinary year in the history of Australia’s National Plan. The response to the uncontrolled release of crude oil from the Montara Wellhead platform was the greatest challenge faced since the National Plan was established in 1973.

The 2011-12 financial year was another busy period for the National Plan, with two significant pollution incidents, in Christmas Island and New Zealand, as well as the completion of the National Plan/National Maritime Emergency Response Arrangements review.

These standards have been compiled against the requirements of the STCW code and convention for the use of Medical Inspectors appointed by a flag Authority who are assessing an individual’s fitness to work at sea.

We are responsible for coordinating the cleanup of oil spills in Australia's coastal waters.

These guidelines provide guidance in relation to the management of a maritime casualty.

This advisory provides a list of the recognised islands for the purposes of the definition of ‘recognised island’ in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part B.

Marine Order 54 requires a pilotage provider to comply with either the fatigue risk management plan published by AMSA, or this alternate fatigue risk management plan.

An analysis of the work schedules of coastal pilots working around the Great Barrier Reef.