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- Automatic identification systems on offshore structuresWe are responsible for ensuring there is a consistent approach to the use of AIS on offshore structures and facilities. Find out what we will ask you when you apply.Last updated: 09/30/2024
- Exercise Van Diemen—Davenport TasmaniaExercise Van Diemen was conducted under the National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances in Tasmania with an oil spill scenario situated in the Mersey River in Devonport.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- LegislationOverview of the international and domestic legislation and standards that apply in Australia.Last updated: 10/30/2018
- Exercise Kunawarra—Evaluation Report 2022During 2022 Exercise Kunawarra was conducted in Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula region of Victoria…Last updated: 11/07/2024
- 5/2016—Ensuring adequate waste reception facilitiesThe provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ship-generated waste is vital to preventing marine pollution.Last updated: 04/21/2023
- 2022/01 — MARPOL Annex V (Garbage) DischargesAustralian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.Last updated: 04/14/2025
- Exercise Westwind 2015 Evaluation ReportExercise Westwind was the National Plan exercise for 2015. Exercise Westwind comprised two distinct phases.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- Dispersant responseChemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.Last updated: 03/07/2025
- Marine Order 97 (marine pollution prevention – air pollution) ReissueConsultation Report – October 2022Last updated: 12/06/2022
- Get an automatic identification systemGet the right automatic identification system (AIS) for your vessel.Last updated: 07/31/2020
- Annual Regulatory Program 2020–21Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.Last updated: 07/13/2022
- 2018 monthly domestic commercial vessel incident reportsThe information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water.Last updated: 05/09/2022
- ECDIS familiarisationECDIS familiarisation ensures that master and navigating officers are familiar with the specific make and model of the ECDIS equipment onboard (including backup) before taking charge of a navigational watch.Last updated: 11/26/2021
- Watertight and weathertight integrity - C2Controlling the risks that weather and water pose to a vessel.Last updated: 04/10/2026
- Transitional arrangements for people holding a Mate <80m Near Coastal certificateWith the introduction of a new revised Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency) on 1 January 2023 following extensive industry consultaLast updated: 11/02/2022
- LPG systems for appliances - C5CStandards for appliances using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems as a fuel source.Last updated: 08/01/2023
- 2025/07 - SanctionsReminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.Last updated: 12/15/2025
AMSA joins global efforts to improve life at seaAustralia has played a key role in strengthening international protections for seafarers at the 5th meeting of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) Special Tripartite Committee (STC), held in Geneva in April.Last updated: 05/23/2025- 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
- Guidance notices and fact sheets for domestic commercial vessel owners and operatorsFind out more about complying with the national system if you are a domestic commercial vessel owner or operator.Last updated: 11/22/2022