AMSA Connect phone services may have longer wait times on Monday 1 June 2026 while we operate with reduced staffing due to the Reconciliation Day Public Holiday in Canberra. Our search and rescue team will continue to operate during this time.
This corporate plan is prepared for the reporting period 2022–2023 and covers the reporting periods 2022–23 to 2025–26. It considers future trends and potential changes to our operating environment.
Under the National Plan, training is available for responders. These training courses make sure Commonwealth, state and territory responders are familiar with the national arrangements under which they work together in a maritime emergency.
Our regulatory plan provides details of planned changes to our regulatory instruments such as Marine Orders and the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, to make it easier for business and the community to take part in the development of those instruments.
The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) is managed under governance arrangements which ensure accountability, coordination and integration with stakeholders.
A garbage management plan is an effective way to reduce garbage generated on board and ensure its effective disposal, to protect our marine environment. Under Australian maritime legislation it is mandatory for certain vessels to carry a garbage management plan.
Our regulatory plan provides details of planned changes to our regulatory instruments such as Marine orders and the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, to make it easier for business and the community to take part in the development of those instruments.
This five-year outlook of future action covers specific industry issues, international developments, priorities for standards, and legislative expiries.
This National Compliance Plan gives regulated maritime industries and our compliance partner’s insight into the compliance areas we will focus our efforts during 2021-22.