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

Obligations of registered agents of Australian registered ships.

The benefits and eligibility requirements of registration on the Australian international shipping register (AISR).

It is mandatory under Australian law for certain vessels and fixed or floating platforms to carry a garbage management plan, display placards and maintain a garbage record book.

Explore key trends and safety insights from marine incidents reported to AMSA in 2024. Support safer decisions, stronger compliance and better risk management.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

Maritime discharges of oil and noxious liquid substances during emergencies and pollution response situations.

Operators of Regulated Australian Vessels (RAV) and Foreign Vessels, as well as the shippers of livestock, have obligations when loading and transporting livestock from Australia.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in New South Wales.

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

There are a range of chemical tools which can reduce the harmful effects of an oil spill.

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

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

In the early afternoon of 30 May 2022, a hire and drive sailing catamaran began to take on water before sinking shortly after departing the marina. Onboard was the charterer, their family and a briefer who was in control of the vessel. The investigation established that following recent maintenance, an inspection plate had not been replaced, allowing water ingress. It was further identified that the charter company’s maintenance procedures did not suitably document handing over and/or tagging of removed items during maintenance work.