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

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.

Planned Maintenance – 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022AMSA conducted a Planned Maintenance Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 15 January 2022 to 28 February 2022.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

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

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

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.

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

Consultation on marine order 31 is closed.

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

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

On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.

We offer nationally recognised units of competency in marine pollution response and incident management.

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

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