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January 2024 marine incident report and monthly safety lessonThere were 111 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in January.Last updated:- NP–GUI–003: Accessing National Plan support arrangementsAll jurisdictions can both contribute to and make use of National Plan support arrangements, agreements, contracts and capabilities that together provide Australia with the ability to mobilise persLast updated: 03/18/2024
- Offshore renewable energy infrastructure policyThis policy provides guidance to developers on how to ensure safe navigation in and around offshore renewable energy infrastructure (OREI).Last updated: 03/26/2024
- Survey Matters March 2024In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and moreLast updated: 04/02/2024
- NP–GUI–023: National Plan coordination of cross-border incidentsThis guidance may be used where an incident impacts, or is likely to impact, upon the interests of two or more jurisdictions.Last updated: 03/18/2024
- NP–GUI–024: National Plan demobilisation of equipmentGuidance to be observed by officers responsible for the demobilisation of equipment, following the scaling down of an incident or completion of a response.Last updated: 03/18/2024
- MLC 2023 Annual Report - Image long descriptionsFigure 1Figure 2Figure 3Figure 5Figure 6Last updated: 05/09/2024
- NP–POL–003: National Plan incident management systemThis policy describes the National Plan Incident Management System applied by AMSA, state and territory control agencies and the offshore industry Australia wide for all marine oil spill response iLast updated: 03/18/2024
- Explosion: Lithium-ion battery system involved in thermal runaway event onboard a domestic commercial vesselAn explosion occurred on a charter fishing vessel whilst berthed. The investigation identified that the ignition source was a lithium-ion battery that was not holding charge connected to a battery charger in a way that bypassed the battery management safety system. The vessel was beyond repair following the explosion.Last updated: 07/18/2025
March 2024 marine incident report and monthly safety lessonThere were 105 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in March.Last updated:- Cape du Couedic Lighthouse Heritage Management Plan 2023This heritage management plan concerns the lighthouse and surrounding land.Last updated: 05/01/2024
16 May - International Day for Women in Maritime eventJoin the event online or in person at East Fremantle Yacht Club in WA.Last updated:- Obtaining approval to use an oil spill control agent at sea or on a shorelineUnder the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies, only those OSCAs listed on the OSCA Register are able to be used in a National Plan response.Last updated: 03/18/2024
April 2024 marine incident reportThere were 95 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in April.Last updated: 05/31/2024- Fishing gear reporting requirementsThe International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working on global requirements for reporting lost or discharged fishing gear.Last updated:
United Nations World Oceans Day 2024 is Saturday 8 JuneWe are celebrating World Oceans Day 2024: Catalyzing action for our ocean and climate.Last updated:
AMSA celebrates World Environment Day on 5 June 2024!Healthy oceans are vital to safeguarding the very foundation of a healthier planet.Last updated: 06/05/2024
Contracts announcement for regional AtoN maintenance7 contracts have been awarded under the new regional model for maintenance.Last updated:
Marine Order 504 – Information session recordingWatch now — information session on the proposed amendments to safety management system (SMS) requirements (MO504)Last updated:- 2023 monthly domestic commercial vessel incident reportsThe 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.Last updated: 02/23/2024