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AMSA update - 2025 editionsRead previous AMSA update editions from 2025Last updated: 12/18/2025- Consultation feedback report: Proposed changes to Marine Order 91 (Marine pollution prevention – oil)Read a summary of results from the 2024 consultation on Marine Order 91 and download a copy of the full report.Last updated:
- Research into bioremediation of oil spills in tropical AustraliaThis is the executive summary of a report that was produced by the Australian Institute of Marine Science and AEA Technology, United Kingdom in 1999.Last updated: 12/04/2020
- Exemption 7 - Marine Safety (Temporary operations) (effective 1 March 2025)This exemption is for owners and accredited marine surveyors of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) who need to be able to operate temporarily without having the required certificates.Last updated: 02/27/2025
January 2025 marine incident report and safety lessonThere were 110 reported marine incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in January.Last updated: 03/04/2025
Watch our first SMS webinar: fatigue risk managementAMSA recently hosted the first webinar in our safety management system (SMS) series, focusing on fatigue risk management.Last updated: 03/04/2025- Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 21 — Managing riskSince 2020, 345 serious crew injuries have been reported to us from regulated Australian vessels and foreign flagged vessels in Australian waters. Find out how effective risk assessments can help prevent accidents onboard.Last updated: 03/26/2025
- NP-GUI-015: National Plan management and disposal of oil spill debrisContingency planning for oil spill debris disposal before an incident and environmentally and technologically sound disposal of oil spill debris is essential for minimising the environmental damageLast updated: 03/18/2024
- Memorandum of understanding with state and territory WHS regulatorsWe have a joint memorandum of understanding (MOU) with state and territory work health and safety (WHS) regulators. The MOU supports worker safety at sea.Last updated: 02/28/2024
- NP-GUI-026: Aide-memoire for Marine Pollution ResponseLast updated: 03/18/2024
Government contracts open for lighthouse maintenance9 tender opportunities are now open on AusTender for regional maintenance, and technical support and logistics, workLast updated: 03/08/2024- NP–GUI–002: National Plan induction of the national response teamGuidance for AMSA and/or control agencies prior to providing an induction briefing for all the national response team personnel, including support agencies.Last updated: 03/18/2024
- Provide us with your vessel detailsNotify AMSA that you're bringing a vessel to Australia or going on an overseas voyage.Last updated: 12/19/2023
- Passenger vessel collision with unseen submerged rockA passenger vessel collided with an unseen rock, resulting in the injury of a passenger. The master navigated the vessel into unfamiliar waters that was not a normal or planned part of the passenger tour experience, and not authorised by the tour company. Owners and operators should ensure masters continue to conform to the planned or authorised route for the services they offer.Last updated: 12/20/2023
- Seafarer supportSupport for seafarers, located at the Australian Seafarers Welfare Council website.Last updated: 01/03/2024
- NP–GUI–005: Deployment of the National Plan response teamThe considerations and processes used to deploy National Response Team, National Response Support Team and Australian Marine Oil Spill Centre personnel between agencies for the purpose of assisting in a marine pollution incident.Last updated: 03/18/2024
- AMSA’s Compliance Strategy 2023-2027A data-driven, risk-based and proportionate modern regulatory approach to compliance.Last updated: 04/02/2024
Wearing lifejacketsDo a lifejacket risk assessment. Your safety, and the safety of your passengers and crew, depends on it. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.Last updated: 10/18/2024
February 2024 marine incident report and monthly safety lessonThere were 111 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in February.Last updated: 04/04/2024