Read a summary of results from the consultation on Marine Order 28 (Operations standards and procedures) and download a copy of the full report.

Transfer, suspend or revoke a certificate or approval for a domestic commercial vessel. You may need to transfer the certificate or approval when you sell or purchase a vessel.

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 celebrated Hulita Lamasialeva Fa’anunu’s achievements on World Maritime Day last year. She embodied the 2019 theme—empowering women in the maritime community.

Following a report to AMSA, and subsequent investigation, the Pax Phoenix was fined for illegally discharging oily water into the marine environment near Holbourne Island, Queensland on 2 September 2001.

A summary of the effects of oil and dispersed oil on temperate sea grasses.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea, on land or in the air.

We are a team of dedicated professionals – hear more about our experiences working at AMSA.

We contribute to safety in the region by working with our geographic neighbours.

Our employees are expected to abide by the AMSA Code of conduct.

Find out what marine orders are, why they exist and how they are written.

Maritime discharges of oil and noxious liquid substances during emergencies and pollution response situations.

AMSA is committed to safe and clean seas. AMSA, on behalf of Australia, is responsible for the implementation of numerous international conventions and codes to which Australia is a signatory.

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

The provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ship-generated waste is vital to preventing marine pollution.

The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.