2009 Events

21 December - Former Deputy CEO honoured with major award
21 December - AMC Class of 2009 Graduates
14 December - AMSA involved in delegation for the Antarctic Treaty Meeting of Experts
4 December - AMSA delivers Port State Control trainingĀ inĀ Iran
1 December - Australia continues its role with World Maritime Body after re-election to council
27 November - AMSA sponsors inaugural Seafarer Welfare Award
26 November - Taiwanese RCC Director visits RCC Australia
25 November - Coordination efforts from across the Tasman save life
18 November - Sri Lankan Coast Guard visits the RCC
17 November - AMSA hosts IMO Standards of Training and Watchkeeping (STW) stakeholder meeting
16 November - Registered Training Organisation Forum, Canberra
13 November - Winners announced for the Australian Search and Rescue Award 2009 - Richard and Rae Thorp
12 November - AMSA receives Maritime Service Award
10 November - Second visit from CCS
10 November - AMSA's operations are continuing in the Timor sea
9 November - Cooperative Forum on the Safety of Navigation, Singapore
6 November - PAWSA Risk Assessment Workshops
26 October - Wasted resources due to inappropriate beacon disposal
15 October - Shanghai International Maritime Forum
15 October - AMSA workshop held at the Fremantle Sailing Club (WA)
14 October - 12th meeting of the Indian Ocean MOU on port State control
13 October - CEO of Korean Register of Shipping visits AMSA
18 August 2009 - Smoky Cape Lighthouse - Opening of refurbished tower and AMSA heritage display
14 August 2009 - Two rescued off Forsyth Island
14 August 2009 - Celebrations planned for International Lighthouse Weekend
10 August 2009 - Novantes Medical Evacuation
10 August 2009 - Glebe Public School visit
03 August 2009 - Successful rescue more than 800 kilometres off the coast of Darwin
21 July 2009 - Visit from the Director of Labour Standards, International Labour Organization
21 July 2009 - 102nd Council Meeting of the International Maritime Organization
16 July 2009 - Wilsons Promontory lighthouse celebrates 150th anniversary
July 2009 - Chairman Statement on Torres Strait Safety
25 June 2009 - Kuuku Ya'u Native Title Determination

12 June 2009 - Indonesian BASARNAS Visit

 

9 June 2009 - IMO Audit Report

 

5 June 2009 - Natship 09

 

3 June 2009 - Australia hosts the 10th Asia-Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies Forum

 

1 June 2009 - Arrangement to form an Australian Cooperative Data Centre

 

1 June 2009 - AMSA enters into an arrangement with New Zealand on oil spill preparedness

 

1 June 2009 - AMSA co-signs 'Letter of Intent' to firm up marine safety in Torres Strait

 

29 May 2009 - AMSA signs MOU with the Republic of Korea

 

22 May 2009 - MV Scarlett Lucy Rescue

 

15 May 2009 - Europe hands the baton to Australia

 

30 April 2009 - IMO's Flag State Implementation Sub-Committee 17th Session

 

25 April 2009 - AMSA Board farewells DITRDLG Secretary

 

23 April 2009 - Another 406 Rescue on Tuesday near Lockhard River, QLD

 

17 April 2009 - Swire confirms feasibility study into retrieval of containers (Pacific Adventurer)

 

17 April 2009 - Cooperative meetings between AMSA and Korea
15 April 2009 - AMSA and New Zealand Maritime strengthen ties
7 April 2009 - Benefits of 406
27 March 2009 - Northern Territory Rescue
17 March 2009 - CCS Returns for Auditor Training Program
5 March 2009 - AMSA's donation to Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal
24 February 2009 - New AMSA Board Appointment
12 February 2009 - AMSA and NOPSA sign MOU
3-4 February 2009 - Australian Cooperative Data Centre Meeting held at ANCORS
22 January 2009 - Two Yachtsmen Rescued in Southern Ocean
16 January 2009 - Disabled Yacht in Bass Strait
13 January - Merimbula Rescue of Capsized Vessel
09 January - Aerial Dispersant Capability Begins