A crew member’s arm was crushed between the vessel and a pylon while tending to mooring lines.

From 27 November to 1 December 2017 we coordinated a marine pollution response advanced equipment operator’s course in Melbourne.

Learn how to manage your garbage on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV).

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

Report of the Incident Analysis team into the response by the National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and hazardous Substances, to the Montara Wellhead Platform incident, March 2010.

The oil spill from the Oceanic Grandeur in Torres Strait in March 1970 highlighted Australia’s lack of preparedness at the time to deal with a major oil spill in the marine environment.

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

Our 24/7 centre responds to search and rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Australia.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

Advisory note for the offshore petroleum industry on environmental plans and oil pollution emergency plans.

Arrangements between government and industry under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies to respond to shipping casualties.

The Sylvan Arrow was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture into the sea west of Wilson’s Promontory, Victoria on 18 December 1999.

We are responsible for responding to marine oil spills and supporting the National Plan for Maritime Emergency partners in doing the same within their jurisdictions.

Our approach to comply with the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law 2012 from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

Our latest statement about data submitted to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

As a flag State, AMSA are responsible for making sure Australian ships comply with relevant legislation/s.