An online learning program providing an awareness of how AMSA combats pollution in the marine environment.

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

The short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

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

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. 

This page outlines the types of survey reports and details an AMSA assessor looks for when reviewing an application for approval.

On Sunday 9 January 2012, the cargo vessel the MV Tycoon broke free from its mooring at Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, and washed against the seawall and nearby cliff face. The ship had been loading phosphate at the time of the incident.

A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

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

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

On 20 May 1988 bulk carrier Korean Star grounded in the vicinity of Cape Cuvier within the port limits of Carnarvon, Western Australia.

Mandatory coastal pilotage is a protective measure used in environmentally fragile or areas potentially hazardous to navigation.

You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.