On 3 April 2010, the Shen Neng 1 was traversing a well-known shipping route south of the Douglas Shoal when it ran aground 38 nautical miles east of Great Keppel Island at about 5.30 pm.

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.

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.

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Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Great North East Channel, eastbound and westbound.

Oil tankers above 150 gross tonnage and other ships of 400 gross tonnage or above must record oil-relevant operations.

How to work out if your current qualifications can be used to support your application for a domestic certificate of competency.

Monitoring an oil spill is necessary to address concerns raised about its effects and the impact of the associated cleanup response.

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

PurposeThis Marine Notice provides guidance about risks associated with the operation of engine power limiters (EPL) and similar power restriction systems onboard ships transiting Australi

Consider AMSA as your next move.

This safety alert provides guidance to operators of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on risks associated with safety management systems inadequately considering electrical systems and other potential fire hazards.

Find forms you might need to make sure you hold the right qualifications.

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

The 278th meeting of the Board was held virtually via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.

This heritage management plan concerns the lighthouse and surrounding land.