The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (the National Plan) was reviewed in 2023-2024. The review made 11 recommendations.

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

How to work out if your current qualifications can be used to support your application for a domestic certificate of competency.

Electronic visual distress signals are not a substitute for conventional pyrotechnic flares.

You must be a specific distance from the nearest land before a discharge at sea can be made.

On 21 May 1990 an extensive oil slick was sighted approximately four nautical miles south-east of Cape Otway by the pilot of a light aircraft. The Australian-flagged tanker Arthur Phillip was later established as the source of the spill.

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

The International safety management code (ISM code) governs the safe operation of ships and pollution prevention. We are responsible for issuing ISM code certification for Australian registered vessels, however AMSA has authorised recognised organisations to conduct this service.

The 2023 Shellfish Futures conference will be held in Smithton, Tasmania from 7-8 September.

All ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above engaged in international voyages must collect data on fuel consumption, distance travelled and hours underway.

Our website is the fastest and easiest way to apply, renew, and pay for your certificate.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

Advice for operators and masters on regulations specific to the transfer of oil cargoes between oil tankers at sea for domestic commercial vessels, regulated Australian vessels and foreign flagged vessels.

Consider AMSA as your next move.

From 6 to 9 August 2018 Newcastle hosted the 27th professional development workshop of the National Plan Environment, Scientific and Technical (ES&T) Network.