Just before midnight on 24 January 2006, approximately 25 tonnes of heavy fuel oil was spilt from the bulk carrier Global Peace while berthing at the RG Tanner Coal loading facility in Gladstone in Queensland.

We promote safety in marine pollution response through the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan).

How to calculate your sea service before you apply for a sea service assessment.

On 3 December 1987 the Nella Dan ran aground in strong winds in Buckle Bay, Macquarie Island.

Carry the type of lifejacket required for your vessel's highest service category. You can choose self-inflating, manual inflating or foam buoyancy lifejackets.

For vessels in distress or in need of assistance there can be, at times, a need to find an appropriate ‘place of refuge’, where steps can be taken to stabilise or repair the vessel and prevent the situation from worsening.

We have intergovernmental agreements with state and territory governments in Australia.

National Environmental Maritime Operations (NEMO) is an incident management system used to manage and monitor national maritime environmental emergencies.

On Sunday 9 January 2012, the cargo vessel the MV Tycoon broke free from its mooring at Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, and washed against the seawall and nearby cliff face. The ship had been loading phosphate at the time of the incident.

Our response to the risk of oil spills on wildlife.

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

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