This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

As manager of Australia’s National Plan, we have a fixed wing aerial dispersant capability as a key component of Australia’s capacity to respond to oil spills in the marine environment.

Purpose To ensure that navigation corridors are used appropriately when planning on ECDIS, and to ensure that a voyage plan approved by the ship’s Master is executed within the planne

This handbook is an information resource for those involved in the transport of dangerous goods intended to be shipped by sea.

At approximately 5.30 am WA time on Friday 21 August 2009 the Montara Wellhead mobile drilling unit, located 140 miles offshore from the north-west Australian coast, had an uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons from one of the platform wells. Consequently oil escaped to the surface and gaseous hydrocarbons escaped into the atmosphere.

AMSA’s invoicing process is changing. From 1 March 2022, all invoices for AMSA must be emailed as a PDF attachment to our new centralised email address (invoices@amsa.gov.au) for automated processing. This will ensure invoices are processed more quickly for payment.

New body worn cameras for AMSA frontline staff increases safety and transparency.

Trajectory models can help predict spill behaviour in the marine environment. If you are from one of our National Plan partner agencies, you can request a spill trajectory model when an oil or chemical spill occurs.

Australia provides environmentally responsible port waste reception facilities for you to dispose your vessel-generated waste.

For vessels in distress or in need of assistance there can be, at times, a need to find an appropriate ‘place of refuge’, where steps can be taken to stabilise or repair the vessel and prevent the situation from worsening.

The global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

How to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.

Your vessel may be inspected to verify your compliance with cargo requirements. These requirements and regulations apply to safety-related aspects for marine carriage of cargo.

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

Maritime discharges of oil and noxious liquid substances during emergencies and pollution response situations.

Our role in working with the offshore industry.

Use this form to order AMSA brochures, MARPOL placards and stickers, free of charge.