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- Bunker fuel weathering studyIntentional and illegal discharge of bunker fuel oil and waste oils at sea from vessels is the most common type of oil spill investigated by Australian regulatory agencies.Last updated: 11/14/2023
- Flag coloursRequirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.Last updated: 07/08/2020
- 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
- 2021/08 — Electronic Chart Display and Information SystemsThis marine notice draws attention to important information regarding the proper operation of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), including the importance of adequate and up to date Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), for ships visiting Australian ports.Last updated: 01/10/2025
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Maritime recycling trial for international ship wasteThis trial will support ongoing work to divert recyclable waste from international ships to domestic recycling, so it doesn’t end up in landfill.Last updated: 07/29/2025- Managing solid bulk cargo residues in Australian watersAll ships must follow the requirements of MARPOL Annex V when discharging cargo residue.Last updated: 01/20/2021
- Electronic Navigational ChartsThe Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) produces and publishes Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) covering Australian, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Australian Antarctic Territory waters.Last updated: 05/09/2023
- 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
- Oil record bookOil tankers above 150 gross tonnage and other ships of 400 gross tonnage or above must record oil-relevant operations.Last updated:
- 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:
Exercise Dumaresq marine pollution exerciseExercise Dumaresq 2024 will occur 29-30 October this year along the Gold Coast, Qld, and Tweed coast NSW.Last updated: 10/10/2024- Consultation feedback report - Marine Order 98 reissueThis feedback report summarises submissions we received on the proposed changes to Marine Order 98.Last updated: 03/10/2023
- Arthur Phillip, 21 May 1990On 21 May 1990 an extensive oil slick was sighted approximately four nautical miles south-east of Cape Otway by the pilot of a light aircraft. The Australian-flagged tanker Arthur Phillip was later established as the source of the spill.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- AMSA Gifts and Benefits registerOur register disclosing gifts and benefitsLast updated: 10/30/2025
Challenger aircraftWe have four Bombardier Challenger 604 jet aircraft for search and rescue. The Challengers are based out of Perth, Melbourne and Cairns.Last updated: 05/14/2025- Mandatory MARPOL pollution reportingIn some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.Last updated: 05/15/2025
- Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)A Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) is a ship-specific plan to improve the energy efficiency of a ship.Last updated: 12/07/2023
- Maritime safety informationAMSA and the Bureau of Meteorology provide vessels with maritime safety information (MSI) about hazards and foreseeable dangers to safe navigation through Australia's marine environment.Last updated: 12/21/2023
- Oral exams—international and domesticLearn about our oral exams and how to make a booking.Last updated: 11/07/2024