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

On Monday 10 July 1995, the Iron Baron chartered bulk carrier grounded on Hebe Reef at the approach to the Tamar River, northern Tasmania at 7.30 pm EST.

In this edition we talk about marine surveyor accreditation renewals, a marine safety incident and a safety recall notice.

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

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.

The National Plan uses a risk based approach to reduce the impact of maritime environment emergencies.

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

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

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.

As a regulatory body, we are required to publish a range of information about our functions and how we carry them out. We do this under the information publication scheme.

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

The 277th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, in Hobart, Tasmania.

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.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

When a livestock ship, certified with an Australian Certificate for the Carriage of Livestock (ACCL), carries cattle and/or buffalo, cargo hold decks should be washed and cleaned regularly.