Advice on maintaining rescue boats in working order.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

Operators and crew of these types of operations face unique safety challenges and risk.

The inaugural Australian VTS Award saw Brisbane VTS operators Todd Stewart and Ricky Blake commended for their actions, which had a profound impact on the outcome of two men and a young boy lost at sea.

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.

We are responsible for leading national policy on vessel traffic services (VTS).

Find safety equipment guides for non-survey vessels based on class and type of operation.

Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.

On 21 May 1990 an extensive oil slick was sighted approximately four nautical miles south-east of Cape Otway by the pilot of a light aircraft. The Australian-flagged tanker Arthur Phillip was later established as the source of the spill.

At approximately 5.30 am WA time on Friday 21 August 2009 the Montara Wellhead mobile drilling unit, located 140 miles offshore from the north-west Australian coast, had an uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons from one of the platform wells. Consequently oil escaped to the surface and gaseous hydrocarbons escaped into the atmosphere.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

The Vessel Traffic Services Advisory Group (VTSAG) discusses matters relating to Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) in Australia.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

Ships that are not operated and managed to meet applicable standards, and relevant Australian laws, pose an increased risk to seafarers, other ships and the marine environment. These ships may be refused access or granted conditional entry to Australian ports

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

This handbook is an information resource for those involved in the transport of dangerous goods intended to be shipped by sea.