On 21 July 1991 Greek tanker Kirki lost its bow off the coast of Western Australia, resulting in a major pollution incident.

There is potential for light-emitting diode lighting on vessels to compromise reception on VHF frequencies.

Dispersants can be effective response tools. Use of dispersants is dependent on many factors including timing, properties of the oil, and logistics.

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

The 278th meeting of the Board was held virtually via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Western Australia.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.

The 275th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, in Canberra, ACT.

Getting hooked-up is one of the most dangerous situations you can experience on a trawler. Be prepared. Knowing what you and your crew need to do can save lives.

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.

Find out about AMSA’s performance and stay informed about our progress against key initiatives for 2024–25.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

Australia’s first recorded major oil spill occurred on Saturday 28 November 1903 in Port Phillip Bay.

The 276th meeting of the Board was held on Thursday, 20 November 2025, in Canberra, ACT.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risk involved with getting on and off domestic commercial vessels.