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

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

On 22 January 1982 at approximately 9 pm, the oil tanker Esso Gippsland was in the process of loading at Port Stanvac jetty, South Australia, when a large quantity of industrial fuel oil leaked from the air vent and ullage port of its no.2 starboard tank.

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.

Do a lifejacket risk assessment. Your safety, and the safety of your passengers and crew, depends on it. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

Find out about the search and rescue incidents we attended between July 2019 and June 2020

The Maritine Agencies Forum (MAF) provides a forum for collaboration on maritime safety and other issues.

A master acted quickly when a passenger deliberately jumped into the water while the vessel was berthing.

In this edition we give guidance on managing some of the changes mentioned in Schedule 1 of MO503, explain electrical plan approval requirements, and more.

In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.

Safety of Navigation – 1 August - 8 September 2021 AMSA conducted a Safety of Navigation Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 1 August to the 8 September 2021. 

We have a joint memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority. The MOU supports safety and environmental management for the offshore energy sector.

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