The 275th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, in Canberra, ACT.

Our structure gives you an idea of which area can help you when you get in touch.

This guidance assists the offshore oil and gas industry in understanding the intent of marine order 47 (Offshore industry units), made under the Navigation Act 2012.

Advice for operators and masters on regulations specific to the transfer of oil cargoes between oil tankers at sea for domestic commercial vessels, regulated Australian vessels and foreign flagged vessels.

We celebrated Hulita Lamasialeva Fa’anunu’s achievements on World Maritime Day last year. She embodied the 2019 theme—empowering women in the maritime community.

Prevention from marine pollution is imperative to protect Australia’s unique marine environments and the livelihoods of thousands of Australians.

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.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

Descriptions of the courses available to responders under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

Trajectory models can help predict spill behaviour in the marine environment. If you are from one of our National Plan partner agencies, you can request a spill trajectory model when an oil or chemical spill occurs.

We have an intergovernmental agreement on the National Maritime Emergency Response Arrangement.

A summary of the effects of oil and dispersed oil on temperate sea grasses.

Our information publication scheme provides access to details about AMSA's operations.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea, on land or in the air.