No major spills of oil or other substances occurred in Australian waters during the year.

The National Plan remained active during 2000–2001. Although there were no major spills, the National Plan responded to seven incidents.

In Issue 12, read about how the situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on seafarer mental health and wellbeing and ways of managing mental health at sea.

When 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 event

As 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.

This map displays the specified areas for Class 2C restricted or Class 3C restricted vessels greater than 4.25 metres and less than 5.5 metres in Tasmania.

Following the Pacific Adventurer off Brisbane on 11 March 2009, a number of inquiries were undertaken to investigate the circumstances contributing to the cause of, and the response to, the incident.