Training and workshops
The Department of Transport’s (DoT) Maritime Environmental Emergency Response (MEER) Team offers a variety of training opportunities to support maritime emergency preparedness and response in Western Australia.
What DoT offer
Informal workshops
Practical, scenario-based sessions designed to build awareness and response capability.
Accredited training
Courses that include nationally recognised units of competency, suitable for individuals seeking formal qualifications.
AMSA National Plan training
In partnership with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), the MEER Team facilitates access to training delivered under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies. These include:
- Competency-based training courses
- Online learning modules
- In-person workshops for emergency responders
The MEER Team coordinates participation for Western Australian attendees in AMSA-facilitated training.
To view the current training offered, visit the AMSA website.
Contact Us
For all training enquiries or to express interest in upcoming sessions, please contact:
meer.training@transport.wa.gov.au
Exercises
The DoT MEER Team coordinates and facilitates a range of maritime emergency response exercises to strengthen preparedness and inter-agency collaboration.
Exercise opportunities
- Annual WA State MEER Exercise
Delivered by DoT, this large-scale exercise engages key stakeholders across government and industry. - National Plan Exercises
Facilitated in partnership with the AMSA under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies, these exercises provide national-level training and coordination opportunities.
Participation is managed through registration links provided in exercise communications or via direct nomination by the MEER Team.
Upcoming: WA State Exercise 2026
Exercise Transit Challenge
16–20 March 2026
This major exercise forms part of the National Plan exercise regime and will be delivered in collaboration with:
- AMSA
- Fremantle Port Authority (FPA)
- DoT – Hazard Management Authority (HMA) for Marine Oil Pollution in WA.
Get Involved
For more information or to express interest in upcoming exercises, please contact:
marine.pollution@transport.wa.gov.au
Previous State exercises
WA State Exercise Recovery Challenge 2024 Video
Maritime Environmental Emergency Response Exercise 2024, in collaboration with DFES, Shire of Esperance and Port of Esperance.
WA State Exercise Roebuck Challenge 2023 video
Maritime Environmental Emergency Response Exercise 2023, conducted in partnership with the Kimberley Ports Authority (KPA).
WA State Exercise Zephyr 2022 video
2022 WA State Maritime Environmental Emergency Response Exercise and 2022 Australian Oil & Gas Industry / AMOSC Exercise.
WA State Exercise Amity Challenge 2018
2018 WA State Maritime Environmental Emergency Response Exercise Amity Albany conducted by WA Department of Transport.