Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

In September 2017 the Western Australian Department of Transport ran Exercise Ningaloo Challenge, which was the largest and most complex maritime environmental emergency response exercise ever conducted in WA.

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the China Maritime Safety Administration (China MSA).

Rules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.

Domestic commercial fishing vessels may transit between the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around Norfolk island and the Australian mainland.

In this edition, learn more about careers at AMSA and maintenance plan essentials.

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

This marine notice is to remind livestock shippers, vessel owners and operators, and the masters of livestock vessels of their obligations to provide and use accurate information in the calculation of vessel stability.

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

We represent Australia in international organisations on maritime, aviation and search and rescue issues.

The purpose of this marine notice is to inform cruise vessel masters and operators of AMSA’s policy on limiting sulphur emissions from cruise vessels[1] when at berth in the Port of Sydney Harbour.

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.

In this edition, we talk about how Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual 2 consultation closed, shaft surveys explained and some frequently asked questions related to AMS audits

The oil spill from the Oceanic Grandeur in Torres Strait in March 1970 highlighted Australia’s lack of preparedness at the time to deal with a major oil spill in the marine environment.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Victoria.

We contribute to safety in the region by working with our geographic neighbours.

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