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

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

Learn your options for fulfilling the mandatory requirement to hold a first aid certificate or equivalent when applying for a domestic certificate of competency.

On 20 May 1988 bulk carrier Korean Star grounded in the vicinity of Cape Cuvier within the port limits of Carnarvon, Western Australia.

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.

A marine notice provides important safety related information, general guidance and details about upcoming changes to legislation to the shipping and maritime community.

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

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

These guidelines aim to assist small1 DCV operations to undertake a risk assessment as part of the vessel’s safety management system.

On 14 July 1975 the Marine Operations Centre in Canberra was alerted that the oil tanker Princess Anne Marie had sustained a large crack in its hull approximately 300 miles off Western Australian.

Under the National Plan, we have marine pollution response equipment positioned in strategic locations around Australia to support response to an incident.

Locations of the containers found from the YM Efficiency, before the salvage operation.

Instructions for accredited surveyors to conduct surveys and inspections of domestic commercial vessels.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

Australia has an interest in ensuring that the ships which visit our ports and transit our waters are seaworthy, have competent crews, and are able to safely navigate through our sensitive marine areas.

The short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Find out what safety checks you need to do before carrying a fishery observer onboard. 

We have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.

This trial will support ongoing work to divert recyclable waste from international ships to domestic recycling, so it doesn’t end up in landfill.