We promote safety in marine pollution response through the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan).

The global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.

Getting hooked-up is one of the most dangerous situations you can experience on a trawler. Be prepared. Knowing what you and your crew need to do can save lives.

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

At 8.55 am on 10 September 1979, the tanker World Encouragement was conducting berthing operations at an Australian Oil Refinery (AOR) mooring at Kurnell in Botany Bay, New South Wales, when oil began rising to the water surface from beneath the ship.

NOPSEMA has been working with state authorities to improve and streamline consultation practices within the offshore petroleum industry, and provide advice on regulatory requirements for offshore petroleum activities.

On 3 April 2010, the Shen Neng 1 was traversing a well-known shipping route south of the Douglas Shoal when it ran aground 38 nautical miles east of Great Keppel Island at about 5.30 pm.

Dispersants can be effective response tools. Use of dispersants is dependent on many factors including timing, properties of the oil, and logistics.

Join the event online or in person at East Fremantle Yacht Club in WA.

Descriptions of the courses available to responders under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

Watch the video of Mark Jacobs who has hung up his snorkel and fins to help save lives across 10 per cent of the Earth’s surface.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

AMSA’s mission is ensuring safe vessel operations, combating marine pollution and rescuing people in distress.

Find safety equipment guides for class 1, 2 and 3 vessels that hold a certificate of survey.

The Pacific Quest was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture from a ship into the sea near Border Island, Queensland on 25 December 2002.

In this edition we explain about National Law audits,