Arrangements between government and industry under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies to respond to shipping casualties.

Australia’s policy is that those who pollute our marine environment should be responsible for cleaning up and repairing the damage they have caused. If AMSA has to do this because they do not, then they should pay AMSA.

On 22 January 1982 at approximately 9 pm, the oil tanker Esso Gippsland was in the process of loading at Port Stanvac jetty, South Australia, when a large quantity of industrial fuel oil leaked from the air vent and ullage port of its no.2 starboard tank.

IMO performance standards require back-up arrangements to be in place in case of ECDIS failure.

We administer the national law, regulations and marine orders in implementing the national system.

Find out more about how to get a certificate of medical fitness, and why you need one.

This marine notice draws attention to responsible navigational practices which masters and officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships operating in Australian waters should follow.

Our 24/7 centre responds to search and rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Australia.

In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.

This course is designed for people who may perform or support the role of finance officer during a marine pollution response.

We are responsible for responding to marine oil spills and supporting the National Plan for Maritime Emergency partners in doing the same within their jurisdictions.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

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