The Fixed Wing Aerial Dispersant Capability (FWADC) continues to function as a jointly funded capability in partnership with the Australian Marine Oil Spill Centre (AMOSC).

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

AMSA’s mission is ensuring safe vessel operations, combating marine pollution and rescuing people in distress.

Find out about the special arrangements for vessels which meet the definition of ‘tender’ under the national law.

Consultation Report – October 2022

This advice is for ship owners, operators and masters. The Safety of Navigation Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) will run from 1 August 2021 to 30 September 2021. The campaign will apply to foreign flagged ships and Regulated Australian Vessels (RAVs) arriving at Australian ports.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in New South Wales.

This marine notice supersedes Marine Notice 10/2022.

How to get a Watchkeeper deck certificate of competency if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Maritime warfare officer or Rating.

A charter vessel with passengers was conducting a cruise around Sydney Harbour when it narrowly missed an unlit runabout at night. The vessel ran aground, and two attempts to tow the vessel off the sandbank were unsuccessful. The investigation found that the master did not risk-assess the route and respective conditions. The vessel safety management system provided the master with no clear direction on safe routes to follow. The command, control, and communication with and between the crew in relation to emergency procedures and response was ineffective.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

Australia’s first recorded major oil spill occurred on Saturday 28 November 1903 in Port Phillip Bay.

Resources and advice on how to prepare for your oral exam.

This marine notice draws attention to important information regarding the proper operation of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), including the importance of adequate and up to date Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), for ships visiting Australian ports.