Under the National Plan, we have marine pollution response equipment positioned in strategic locations around Australia to support response to an incident.

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

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

AMSA surveyor’s will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our livestock ships focused inspection campaign.

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.

Guidance on revalidating Australian certificates of competency and proficiency issued in compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

Our response to the risk of oil spills on wildlife.

List of Certificate of safety training (full course) organisations

(1)  The criteria for the issue of a check pilot licence to a person are that the person: 

Serious injury to pilot on class 2 vessel in poor weather conditions

There are other vessel permits or exemptions you may be eligible for under the national law.

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

Course and study subjects for deck and engineer certificates of recognition.

We work with a range of stakeholders on education and safety in the Torres Strait.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) governs the agreed minimum requirements for handling and transport of cargoes and dangerous goods.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2025

If you're planning to bring a vessel to Australia, or take a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) on an overseas voyage, you need to comply with Australian regulations and international standards.  

On the evening of 2 April 2022, a Sydney Harbour ferry was operating a regular route between Manly and Circular Quay. A group of young males were exhibiting risk taking behaviour on the deck during adverse weather conditions. One of the group jumped, stumbled, and fell overboard without a lifejacket. The master came about and followed the ferry track back at dead slow to find the person overboard (POB). The POB had the presence of mind to use his mobile phone torch light in the dark to alert the master of his presence and was rescued.