Our response to the risk of oil spills on wildlife.

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.

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

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

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

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.

We have conducted these inspection campaigns in the past, focusing on specific deficiencies and outcomes.

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. 

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

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

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

Report of the Incident Analysis team into the response by the National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and hazardous Substances, to the Montara Wellhead Platform incident, March 2010.