On 14 July 1975 the Marine Operations Centre in Canberra was alerted that the oil tanker Princess Anne Marie had sustained a large crack in its hull approximately 300 miles off Western Australian.

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.

The provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ship-generated waste is vital to preventing marine pollution.

Arrangements between government and industry under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies to respond to shipping casualties.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

AMSA conducted a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on domestic commercial vessel construction barges from 1 May to 30 June 2022.

You have a responsibility not to pollute the sea, and to be aware of the laws about oil and garbage pollution from vessels, including fishing vessels.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

South Australia hosted the 2017 National Plan Exercise from 5 to 7 December in Adelaide.

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

If you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.

On the morning of 24 April 2022, a fishing vessel ran aground on a reef between Bundaberg and Torres Strait. The master and two deck hands had been underway for six days prior to the grounding. The master was fatigued, having had little sleep given the watchkeeping schedule and the competency levels of the two deckhands.

We celebrated Hulita Lamasialeva Fa’anunu’s achievements on World Maritime Day last year. She embodied the 2019 theme—empowering women in the maritime community.

If you suspect misconduct, fraud, or corruption involving AMSA officials, contractors or service providers, you should report it.

This feedback report summarises submissions we received on the proposed changes to Marine Order 27.

Australia provides environmentally responsible port waste reception facilities for you to dispose your vessel-generated waste.

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

Following a report to AMSA, and subsequent investigation, the Pax Phoenix was fined for illegally discharging oily water into the marine environment near Holbourne Island, Queensland on 2 September 2001.