This report aims to present findings on key MLC data in Australian waters. It presents an analysis of MLC complaints, compliance and follow-up actions undertaken by AMSA in Australia for 2022. The information in this report will be used to inform the 2023-2024 National Compliance Plan.
Under the National Plan, we have marine pollution response equipment positioned in strategic locations around Australia to support response to an incident.
This World Oceans Day, AMSA proudly supports the global theme ‘Sustaining what sustains us’, reflecting our vision for clean seas and a safe, sustainable marine environment.
From 1 May 2024, Australian vessels of 100 gross tonnage or above on international voyages must keep a garbage record book in addition to a garbage management plan.
On 16 March 2022, a class 2B landing barge collided with a starboard channel marker. The investigation identified that the previous swing engineer did not inform the incoming engineer that the port main engine cooling water suction valve was shut. After getting underway, the engine began to overheat. This distracted the master from monitoring the vessel’s intended track. The vessel’s safety management system did not have an appropriate engineering handover procedure.
Application for new listing of an Oil Spill Control Agent (OSCA) Under the Australian National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (The National Plan).
This report provides a review of activities undertaken in 2020-21, using the reporting arrangements set out in the Portfolio Budget Statements 2020-21 and the AMSA Corporate Plan 2020-21 (covering the period 2020-21 - 2023-24).
From 6 to 9 August 2018 Newcastle hosted the 27th professional development workshop of the National Plan Environment, Scientific and Technical (ES&T) Network.
In September 2017 the Western Australian Department of Transport ran Exercise Ningaloo Challenge, which was the largest and most complex maritime environmental emergency response exercise ever conducted in WA.