Our response to the risk of oil spills on wildlife.

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

On 3 December 1987 the Nella Dan ran aground in strong winds in Buckle Bay, Macquarie Island.

We promote safety in marine pollution response through the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan).

National Environmental Maritime Operations (NEMO) is an incident management system used to manage and monitor national maritime environmental emergencies.

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).

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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On 30 August 1992 the fuel tank of Era was ruptured by the bow of the tug Turmoil during berthing operations at Port Bonython, South Australia, during high winds. Approximately 300 tonnes of bunker fuel was released into Spencer Gulf.

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

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.