Contingency planning for oil spill debris disposal before an incident and environmentally and technologically sound disposal of oil spill debris is essential for minimising the environmental damage

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-

Report on the 2000 review of the National Plan to combat pollution of the sea by oil and other substances.

This policy describes the roles and responsibilities of the technical advisors within the National Plan Incident Management System.

This policy describes the arrangements for the provision of National air attack supervisors and National aerial observers in the event of a major marine oil pollution incident.

Instructions to operators on how to undertake an effective test of possible dispersants.

Read about the general arrangements for post exercise and incident reviews.

The Australian Government coordination arrangement for maritime environmental emergencies provide a framework for the coordination of Australian Government departments and agencies in response to a

Guidance for the AMSA Duty Officer responsible for either placing on standby or activating the fixed wing aerial dispersant capability as part of a pollution response.

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

Arrangements to apply where a maritime environmental emergency impacts upon the interests of another country.

Clear technical guidance to the operators of marine and coastal facilities for the preparation of marine pollution contingency plans and for establishing and maintaining an effective response capability.

Discharges into the sea from a vessel of oil, oily water, decant water, or water emanating from an oily water separator is strictly regulated under Australian maritime law.

Under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies, only those spill response chemicals, or oil spill control agents, listed on the National Plan register of oil spill control agents ca

How to hire National Plan equipment and conditions of use.

Structured guidance for identifying when to stop the response to a maritime environmental emergency.