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- NP–GUI–006: National Plan AMOSC activationThis guidance should be observed by State or Northern Territory government control agencies when a request for AMOSC support is required.Last updated: 03/18/2024
- Corporate Plan 2021-22Last updated: 04/01/2024
- NP–GUI–017: National Plan activation of the fixed wing aerial dispersant capabilityGuidance for the AMSA Duty Officer responsible for either placing on standby or activating the fixed wing aerial dispersant capability as part of a pollution response.Last updated: 03/18/2024
- NP–GUI–018: National Plan national maritime places of refuge risk assessment guidanceWhen dealing with vessels in distress or in need of assistance there is, at times, a requirement to find an appropriate location where necessary steps can be taken to prevent an escalation of eventLast updated: 03/18/2024
- Consultation report: NSCV - Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safetyThis feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.Last updated:
New marine notice on reduction of underwater noiseWe have issued a new marine notice on the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Revised guidelines for the reduction of underwater radiated noise from shipping to address adverse impactsLast updated:
Fisher invents 'Kool' alternative to polystyrene cold-chain packagingIn a small town in Far North Queensland, a local fisher and his wife have made a breakthrough in the development of sustainable cold-chain packaging.Last updated:- NP–POL–004: National Plan register of oil spill control agents for maritime response useUnder the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies, only those spill response chemicals, or oil spill control agents, listed on the National Plan register of oil spill control agents caLast updated: 03/18/2024
- Cape St Albans Lighthouse Heritage Management Plan 2023This heritage management plan concerns the lighthouse and surrounding land.Last updated: 05/01/2024
- NP–POL–005: National Plan air attack supervisors and aerial observersThis policy describes the arrangements for the provision of National air attack supervisors and National aerial observers in the event of a major marine oil pollution incident.Last updated: 03/18/2024
- Have your say—proposed changes to Marine Order 504 (safety management systems)We welcome your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 504 relating to safety management systems.Last updated:
Have your say: changes to living and working conditions on regulated Australian vesselsWe want your feedback on the proposed changes to Marine order 11 (Living and working conditions on vessels) (MO11).Last updated:
New exemption for class 4 houseboat operatorsWe have put in place a new exemption allowing masters and crew of class 4 houseboats up to 24 metres in length to perform certain activities when not on hire, providing they hold at least a Coxswain Grade 3 certificate of competency and meet other conditions under the exemption.Last updated:- Practical lessons from person overboard incidentsIn this safety lesson, veteran trawl fisher Mark Millward explains what he has learned from involvement in person overboard incidents. Mark has operated in the Queensland East Coast and Torres Strait Prawn Trawl Fisheries for over 40 years.Last updated: 11/28/2024
- WGEA employer statementOur latest statement about data submitted to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).Last updated: 03/02/2026
- Review of the North-East Shipping Management PlanAs part of the North-East Shipping Management Plan, governments have implemented a range of actions to ensure shipping within the Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait and Coral Sea operate to the highest standard possible.Last updated: 08/13/2020
Certificate of competency is non-negotiable for domestic commercial vessel operatorsDomestic commercial vessels must have the right certificates of competency to operate. Check you have the required certificates and make sure your details are up to date.Last updated: 04/02/2025- AMSA 234Operate a non-shipborne AIS (base station or AtoN) (form 234)
Use this form to apply for a licence to operate a non-shipborne automatic identification system (AIS) in Australian waters. This includes:
Last updated: 04/09/2025 
Changes to national law general exemptions from 1 July 2025: check your eligibilitySeveral national law general exemptions have been reissued for a period of 3 to 5 years with changes. Check if you need to reapply for your exemption, and that you still meet eligibility requirements.Last updated: 07/02/2025- Inspections annual report 2024Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance.Last updated: 05/22/2025