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.
The purpose of this policy is to outline the underlying principles for the disclosure and dissemination of vessel tracking information under agreed conditions.
This plan sets out minimum rest periods, rest period dispensations and the monitoring procedures that must be observed by pilots under the default fatigue risk monitoring plan (FRMP). It also describes auditing and recording keeping requirements.
This corporate plan is prepared for the reporting period 2024–25 and covers the reporting periods 2024–25 to 2027–28. It considers future trends and potential changes to our operating environment.
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.
This corporate plan is prepared for the reporting period 2024–25 and covers the reporting periods 2024–25 to 2027–28. It considers future trends and potential changes to our operating environment.
The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group.
DCV operators: Learn how to develop a fatigue management plan. This is a requirement under the national law for Class 1, 2 and 3 vessels, including those eligible for a simplified SMS.
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.
The North-East Shipping Management Plan (NE SMP) identifies actions based on information regarding the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region.
The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group (NE WSM WG).
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.
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.