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- NP-GUI-013: National Plan oil spill dispersant effectiveness field test kit operational guideInstructions to operators on how to undertake an effective test of possible dispersants.Last updated: 03/18/2024
- Technical Advisory PanelRead about the panel of experts that helps advise on the National Standard for Commercial Vessels.Last updated:
- Regulatory plan—five-year regulatory outlookThis five-year outlook of future action covers specific industry issues, international developments, priorities for standards, and legislative expiries.Last updated: 09/22/2020
- Search and rescue observer programOur SAR observer program trains SES volunteers to look for signs of people in distress from the air.Last updated: 05/14/2025
Esso Gippsland, 22 January 1982On 22 January 1982 at approximately 9 pm, the oil tanker Esso Gippsland was in the process of loading at Port Stanvac jetty, South Australia, when a large quantity of industrial fuel oil leaked from the air vent and ullage port of its no.2 starboard tank.Last updated: 11/09/2020
April 2024 marine incident reportThere were 95 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in April.Last updated: 05/31/2024- NP–ADV–002: Communication plan for the National PlanAdvice for those control agencies that have jurisdictional or legislative responsibilities for marine oil spills, consistent with the oil spill contingency plans, and as stakeholders in the NationaLast updated: 03/18/2024
- Stockpile equipmentWe maintain nine strategic equipment stockpiles of marine pollution response equipment around the Australian coastline.Last updated: 11/09/2020
AMSA encourages maritime careers at expoOn 13 March we attended the Australian Maritime College (AMC) Careers Expo in Launceston.Last updated:- Proposed changes to lifesaving equipment requirementsWe 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.Last updated: 03/16/2026
- Inspections annual report 2024Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance.Last updated: 05/22/2025
- Port State control report 2018This report summarises our port State control activities and reports on the performance of commercial shipping companies, flag States and Classification Societies for the 2018 calendar year.Last updated: 03/12/2020
- Energy efficiency design measureThe Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is a mandatory measure that promotes the use of energy efficient (less polluting) equipment and engines on new build ships.Last updated: 07/17/2025
- Operational information (IPS)Our information publication scheme provides access to details about AMSA's operations.Last updated: 09/01/2025
- Fishing gear reporting requirementsThe International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working on global requirements for reporting lost or discharged fishing gear.Last updated:
Focused inspection campaign—passenger tender vessel safety (WA/NT only)Advice to vessel owners and masters for the Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on passenger (class 1) vessel tenders in Western Australia and Northern Territory.Last updated: 08/30/2023- Consultation feedback report: Marine Order 501 (Administration—national law) 2023This feedback report summarises the results of our consultation on remaking Marine Order 501.Last updated: 07/14/2023
- Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) registerThe Privacy (Australian Government Agencies — Governance) APP Code 2017 (APP Code) requires all agencies to conduct a privacy impact assessment for all high risk privacy projects.Last updated: 07/08/2025
- Exercise George BassExercise George Bass, held on 5 and 6 June 1996, was the major national oil spill response exercise conducted by Australia's National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil for the years 1995 and 1996. Similar major exercises are held each two years, the last being Exercise Capricorn held in Gladstone in March 1994.Last updated: 11/09/2020
January 2024 marine incident report and monthly safety lessonThere were 111 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in January.Last updated: