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).

Safety of Navigation – 1 August - 8 September 2021 AMSA conducted a Safety of Navigation Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 1 August to the 8 September 2021. 

Find out the requirements you need to fulfill to obtain an international endorsement.

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

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

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.

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.

Find out about vessel categories, calculating vessel size, and read the dictionary of definitions.

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

Environmental, scientific and technical functions and resources in spill response.

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

This feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.

Australia’s first recorded major oil spill occurred on Saturday 28 November 1903 in Port Phillip Bay.

Report of the Incident Analysis team into the response by the National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and hazardous Substances, to the Montara Wellhead Platform incident, March 2010.