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

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

On 3 April 2010, the Shen Neng 1 was traversing a well-known shipping route south of the Douglas Shoal when it ran aground 38 nautical miles east of Great Keppel Island at about 5.30 pm.

Our privacy policy tells you how we protect and handle your personal information.

If you are an Australian seafarer, you can use an AMSA approved task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.

How to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

South Australia hosted the 2017 National Plan Exercise from 5 to 7 December in Adelaide.

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.

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

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

Electronic visual distress signals are not a substitute for conventional pyrotechnic flares.

Guidance on ensuring appropriate crewing for safe navigation for domestic commercial vessels.

A timeline of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA’s) involvement in the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

All domestic commercial vessels are required to have a national law certificate of survey—unless an exemption applies.

Commonwealth legislation requires a verified gross mass (VGM) be supplied before a container can be loaded onto a ship.

You may be able to operate temporarily below the minimum crewing requirements that apply to your vessel.