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Get on board with lifejacket safetyLifejackets save lives, but only if they’re worn. AMSA launches a life jacket safety initiative to save more lives at sea.Last updated: 09/12/2024- Public Interest CertificatesAn accountable authority may issue a Public Interest Certificate under the Government Procurement (Judicial Review) Act 2018 when it is considered to not be in the public interest for a particular procurement process to be suspended.Last updated: 08/24/2023
- Training for major oil spill on the Great Barrier ReefPrevention from marine pollution is imperative to protect Australia’s unique marine environments and the livelihoods of thousands of Australians.Last updated: 10/27/2020
- Sygna, 26 May 1974On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.Last updated: 11/09/2020
Anro Asia, 29 October 1981On 29 October 1981 the 213-metre 16,336 gross tonnage Ro-Ro container vessel, Anro Asia, grounded near the northern tip of Bribie Island while entering Moreton Bay.Last updated: 11/09/2020- Alternative fatigue risk management plan application processMarine Order 54 requires a pilotage provider to comply with either the fatigue risk management plan published by AMSA, or this alternate fatigue risk management plan.Last updated: 08/04/2020
- NP-GUI-010: National Plan maritime casualty management guidanceThese guidelines provide guidance in relation to the management of a maritime casualty.Last updated: 03/18/2024
Revised Marine Order 28 to commence 1 September 2025The revised Marine Order 28 (Operations standards and procedures) 2025 willcome into effect on 1 September 2025.Last updated: 07/07/2025
Dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes handbookThis handbook is an information resource for those involved in the transport of dangerous goods intended to be shipped by sea.Last updated: 07/27/2022- ISM Code certification guidelines for regulated Australian vesselsThe guidelines describe how the International management code for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention (ISM code) is applied, the certification process and the responsibilities of AMSA personnel.Last updated: 08/22/2023
- AMSA Gifts and Benefits registerOur register disclosing gifts and benefitsLast updated: 10/30/2025
- Prosecutions for ship sourced pollutionThere are laws against ship sourced pollution and those responsible may be prosecuted under state or territory legislation.Last updated: 11/14/2023
- National Approach to Maritime Safety Regulations 2009This is the final Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) that examines options for national reform of maritime safety regulation.Last updated: 10/26/2020
- Marine incident geospatial support guideline 2018This guideline defines a nationally consistent approach for local, state and Commonwealth marine incident response geographic information systems (GIS) coordinators to develop and implement their own processes and products.Last updated: 11/09/2020
- Maritime Safety Awareness bulletin issue 11—Fire prevention on vesselsIn issue 11, read about how fire prevention is essential for maritime safety and learn ways to mitigate the risk of fire at sea.Last updated: 06/20/2023
- Marine order 62—Government vessels—repealedThis marine order was repealed on 1 November 2019 and has been captured in Marine Order 31. Requirements for survey, certification and operations of Government vessels.Last updated: 11/14/2023
- NP–POL–005: National Plan air attack supervisors and aerial observersThis 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.Last updated: 03/18/2024
- Navigation safetyAn introduction to the Automatic Identification System, what it is and how it works.Last updated: 12/17/2020
- Annual report 2024–25Find out about AMSA’s performance and stay informed about our progress against key initiatives for 2024–25.Last updated: 10/27/2025
- Intergovernmental agreements with Australia and other governmentsWe have intergovernmental agreements with state and territory governments in Australia.Last updated: 03/27/2023