There is potential for light-emitting diode lighting on vessels to compromise reception on VHF frequencies.

There are other vessel permits or exemptions you may be eligible for under the national law.

Reporting general marine pollution helps us to respond quickly to an incident to minimise damage to the environment.

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.

Dispersants can be effective response tools. Use of dispersants is dependent on many factors including timing, properties of the oil, and logistics.

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.

Our 2025-26 regulatory program identifies the priority regulatory reform projects that will be progressed this financial year.

To confirm an engine with a power output of greater than 130 kilowatts (kW) is compliant with nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission standards, it must be accompanied by an Engine International Air Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) certificate and supporting Technical File.

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.

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Obligations of registered agents of Australian registered ships.

On 21 July 1991 Greek tanker Kirki lost its bow off the coast of Western Australia, resulting in a major pollution incident.

An explosion occurred on a charter fishing vessel whilst berthed. The investigation identified that the ignition source was a lithium-ion battery that was not holding charge connected to a battery charger in a way that bypassed the battery management safety system. The vessel was beyond repair following the explosion.

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