We celebrated Hulita Lamasialeva Fa’anunu’s achievements on World Maritime Day last year. She embodied the 2019 theme—empowering women in the maritime community.

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

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.

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

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

On 3 April 2010, the Shen Neng 1 was traversing a well-known shipping route south of the Douglas Shoal when it ran aground 38 nautical miles east of Great Keppel Island at about 5.30 pm.

Our structure gives you an idea of which area can help you when you get in touch.

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

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

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

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

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

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.

All vessel owners need to do a risk assessment to work out what medical and first aid equipment to carry. Class 1, 2 and 3 survey vessels have minimum medical and first aid equipment they are required to carry.

Consultation on marine order 31 is closed.

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