Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

We contribute to safety in the region by working with our geographic neighbours.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2025

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

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

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

On Monday 10 July 1995, the Iron Baron chartered bulk carrier grounded on Hebe Reef at the approach to the Tamar River, northern Tasmania at 7.30 pm EST.

Read about the results of consultation on proposed amendments to MO12 and MO32 to introduce new requirements for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches.

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

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

This page outlines the types of survey reports and details an AMSA assessor looks for when reviewing an application for approval.

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.

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

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

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in New South Wales.

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.