As a statutory authority, we work with the guidance of legislation.

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

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

Fatigue management requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).

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

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

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

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

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

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

As manager of Australia’s National Plan, we have a fixed wing aerial dispersant capability as a key component of Australia’s capacity to respond to oil spills in the marine environment.

Standards for domestic commercial vessels, largely replaced by the NSCV for new vessels.

AMSA conducted a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on domestic commercial vessel construction barges from 1 May to 30 June 2022.

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

The oil spill from the Oceanic Grandeur in Torres Strait in March 1970 highlighted Australia’s lack of preparedness at the time to deal with a major oil spill in the marine environment.

The Modernised Australian Ship Tracking and Reporting System (MASTREP) is a ship reporting system designed to contribute to safety of life at sea.