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- Naturally-degrading sorbents in the cleanup of oil spillsWe are responsible for coordinating the cleanup of oil spills in Australia's coastal waters.Last updated: 11/26/2020
- Risk management in the national systemA practical guide to creating and maintaining an effective risk management system.Last updated: 04/07/2025
- How flag State administration works in AustraliaAs a flag State, AMSA are responsible for making sure Australian ships comply with relevant legislation/s.Last updated: 04/14/2025
New build trends in Australia's domestic fleet (2023 - 24)Explore the trends in vessel design, materials and certification shaping Australia’s domestic fleet. See what was built, where, and how vessels are evolving to meet industry needs.Last updated: 07/22/2025- Unheeded weather warnings result in fishing charter vessel floodingA charter fishing vessel proceeding to a fishing spot began experiencing progressively worsening weather conditions and water ingress. Despite the owner’s warning prior to departure and passenger complaints, the master continued to the fishing destination. Strong winds and waves hampered anchoring, with water accumulating on deck through the transom door to the point of flooding. The vessel’s EPIRB was deployed, and a rescue helicopter attended, winching the master and passengers to safety.Last updated: 08/29/2023
- National Plan year in review—2012–2013Whilst there were no major pollution incidents during the 2012-13 financial year, in July 2012 we completed the removal of the wreck of the MV Tycoon from Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island. The National Plan was also called upon to support state/NT agencies in responding to several minor incidents.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- National Plan year in review—2014–2015The 2014-15 year has been a busy one, with a focus on the development and implementation of supporting policies, guidelines and advisories, in support of the 2014 published National Plan. The 2015 annual National Plan exercise, Exercise Westwind, was a great success.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- Marine order 53—Vessels in polar watersLast updated: 02/19/2021
- National Plan year in review—2013–2014The 2013-14 year was noteworthy with the endorsement of the new National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies by industry, state and federal governments on 5 March 2014.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- Sea trials for vessels built in AustraliaInstructions where an Australian commercial vessel under construction is required to undertake sea trials prior to the issuance of statutory certification.Australian vessels intended to bLast updated: 10/30/2025
- Rope entanglement while setting cray pots results in person overboardOn 6 October 2022, two crewmembers were setting cray pots on the port and starboard side of a fishing vessel. During one setting, the crewmember’s foot (on the port side) became entangled in the cray pot’s rope dragging them over the side. The second crewmember raised the alarm and the master immediately stopped the vessel and instructed the crewmember to attach the line to the pot winch. The master and crewmember, having conducted regular emergency procedure drills, quickly raised the person overboard (PoB) via the pot winch, deployed the overboard ladder, and cut the rope. The PoB sustained some water in the lungs but was otherwise unharmed.Last updated: 02/07/2023
New safety management system requirements now in effectNew safety management system (SMS) requirements come into effect for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on 1 June 2025, under Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation – national law) 2024.Last updated: 05/30/2025
Working together to enhance maritime safety in the Torres StraitAMSA's Safety Advisor, Desley Thompson, travelled to Torres Strait communities in February to support the Torres Strait Marine Safety Program.Last updated: 03/07/2025- MARPOL and its implementation in AustraliaThe International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.Last updated: 03/27/2025
- Risk management in the national systemLast updated: 09/23/2022
- Coastal pilotage in environmentally fragile areasMandatory coastal pilotage is a protective measure used in environmentally fragile or areas potentially hazardous to navigation.Last updated: 10/28/2020
- Navigation Services in Australian Waters – outlook to 2035This outlook provides an insight into navigation services over the next decade (and beyond).Last updated: 09/24/2024
- Proposed changes to vessels operating in polar watersWe sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 53 (Vessels in polar waters) 2016 (MO53). The changes will ensure the marine order aligns with the new requirements following amendments to SOLAS and the Polar Code.Last updated: 03/16/2026
- NP-GUI-013: National Plan oil spill dispersant effectiveness field test kit operational guideInstructions to operators on how to undertake an effective test of possible dispersants.Last updated: 03/18/2024
- 2022/07 — Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres StraitWe have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.Last updated: 01/10/2025