The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (the National Plan) sets out national arrangements, policies and principles for managing maritime environmental emergencies.
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.
The considerations and processes used to deploy National Response Team, National Response Support Team and Australian Marine Oil Spill Centre personnel between agencies for the purpose of assisting in a marine pollution incident.
The 2013-14 year was noteworthy with the endorsement of the new National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies by industry, state and federal governments on 5 March 2014.
These guidelines provide assistance to maritime administrations and associated agencies seeking reimbursement from AMSA under the National Plan for costs incurred in relation to responding to ship-
Guidance for AMSA and/or control agencies prior to providing an induction briefing for all the national response team personnel, including support agencies.
Procedures for STCW courses provided by Registered training organisations including e-learning, distance learning and blended learning, GMDSS ROC and short courses.