Australia contributes to new IMO display

23 May

On Thursday 16 May, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) launched a new interactive and online display on Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas at their Headquarters in London.

The official launch was held during the 65th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee, and the Australian delegation played a key role in the event.

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Media release: AMSA takes measures to protect Western Australia's Ningaloo Coast

21 May

To help protect the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Coast in Western Australia's north-west region, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) will establish a recommended area for ships to avoid from 1 June 2013.

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AMSA continues to strengthen its relationship with Indonesia

17 May

Recently, our Emergency Response Division hosted a delegation from Badan SAR Nasional (BASARNAS), the Indonesian national search and rescue agency.

During their visit, the delegation visited AMSA’s Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC Australia) and met with our Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mick Kinley. The visit coincided with the inaugural search and rescue forum between Australia and Indonesia, which was conducted on 3 May 2013 in our Sydney office.

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