The National Plan uses a risk based approach to reduce the impact of maritime environment emergencies.

Seafarers often spend many months working away from family and friends with this situation being made worse if the vessel they are engaged on is involved in a maritime accident

We charge fees for evaluating and approving courses that are delivered by Registered training organisations.

Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

We have conducted these inspection campaigns in the past, focusing on specific deficiencies and outcomes.

AMSA is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2023 annual conference of the Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand (MLAANZ), 4-6 October.

Exercise Barossa was a biannual oil spill response exercise conducted in Adelaide under our National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 25 (Equipment – lifesaving) 2014 (MO25). MO25 sets out requirements for carrying and testing life-saving equipment and recovering people from water.

The National Maritime Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulators Forum is a collaborative platform for discussing maritime workplace health and safety. Its main aim is to improve safety for domestic commercial vessels.

Under the National Plan, we have marine pollution response equipment positioned in strategic locations around Australia to support response to an incident.

Globally, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are controlled through emission standards for marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 130 kilowatts (kW).

The Sylvan Arrow was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture into the sea west of Wilson’s Promontory, Victoria on 18 December 1999.

Providing 24/7 search and rescue (SAR) service for Australia.

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