An abridged version of AMSA’s Plan on a Page is detailed on the following page. AMSA’s 2019–
20 Corporate Plan has a full version, available at: amsa.gov.au/about-us/ corporate-publications
Everything AMSA does—as described in this annual report—is in response to our strategic
challenges.

Strategic challenge 1: Managing risks to safety and the environment

Focus areas

• Ensuring regulated vessels are operated safely and meet standards
• Preventing pollution from shipping
• Supporting safe navigation
• Contributing to and implementing international conventions
• Ensuring seafarer standards and welfare

Strategic challenge 2: Delivering the national system for domestic commercial vessel safety

Focus areas

• Education, compliance and enforcement
• Service delivery
• Regulatory framework
• Information technology and funding arrangements

Strategic challenge 3: Providing incident preparedness and response

Focus areas

• Pre-emptively intervening to assure vessel safety
• Saving lives daily through search and rescue
• Delivering an effective incident response capability
• Delivering an effective marine pollution response capability

Strategic challenge 4: Ensuring a vibrant and progressive organisation

Focus areas

• Workforce engagement, development and safety
• Good governance
• Sound financial management
• Reliable and responsive information technology

Strategic challenge 5: Collaborating with our community

Focus areas

• Working with international organisations and other nations
• Working with partner organisations
• Developing stakeholder relationships
• Community education