The PSL applies to vessels that have carried 10 tonnes or more of oil while operating in Australia, any time during a quarter. It helps fund the response to marine pollution incidents.

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On 22 March 2023, AMSA launched new artwork on the Cairns-based Challenger aircraft, designed by Torres Strait artist Michael Nona.

You may need to pay a fee, levy or charge, depending on what action you need to do. Find out about our current levies, fees, and payment options.

Read about the results of consultation on proposed amendments to MO12 and MO32 to introduce new requirements for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches.

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

We have conducted these inspection campaigns in the past, focusing on specific deficiencies and outcomes.

Exercise Barossa was a biannual oil spill response exercise conducted in Adelaide under our National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

Our social medial channels are open forums. We ask that you follow our posting guidelines outlined in these terms of use.

We are making changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements – national law) 2018 (Marine order 504) to clarify requirements for monitoring and accounting for passengers on domestic commercial vessels.

Generic equivalent solutions (GES) support national standards by allowing the use of new technology and other solutions.

How to get a engineering qualifications recognized if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) seaman officer.

Risk assessments help identify why, when and where lifejackets need to be worn during vessel operations. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

Australia provides environmentally responsible port waste reception facilities for you to dispose your vessel-generated waste.

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.