We offer nationally recognised units of competency in marine pollution response and incident management.

AMSA approved training organisations delivering Continued competence (Certificate of Safety Training) (COST).

How to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

On 21 July 1991 Greek tanker Kirki lost its bow off the coast of Western Australia, resulting in a major pollution incident.

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.

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

Vessels refused access to Australian ports and vessels given warnings in relation to serious deficiencies.

Environmental, scientific and technical functions and resources in spill response.

Advice about the maximum continuous period that a seafarer can serve on board a vessel without taking leave.

Globally, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are controlled through emission standards for marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 130 kilowatts (kW).

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.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to reduce the loss and discharge of fishing gear into the sea.

If your ship is found to have deficiencies during an inspection, you may be detained and delayed for an unknown amount of time.

We have a large search and rescue region which covers our land mass, and large areas of our surrounding oceans.

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) non-mandatory revised guidelines for the reduction of underwater radiated noise from shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life.