This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the importance of the safe operation and maintenance of hatch covers and related equipment on board vessels.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

This report aims to present findings on key MLC data in Australian waters. It presents an analysis of MLC complaints, compliance and follow-up actions undertaken by AMSA in Australia for 2022. The information in this report will be used to inform the 2023-2024 National Compliance Plan.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

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

About the feedback we received on the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety transition.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group (NE WSM WG).

The 273rd meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 in Canberra, ACT.

The 276th meeting of the Board was held on Thursday, 20 November 2025, in Canberra, ACT.

PurposeA reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations.

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Recommendations for the carriage of plastic pellets by sea in freight containers, which were released on 19 April 2024.

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.