News and media releases

Discover the latest developments and news updates from AMSA.

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Australia bans bulk carrier Movers 3 after months of detention for appalling conditions

Published 30/04/2021

AMSA has banned the bulk carrier Movers 3 from Australian ports for 18 months following outstanding mechanical and survey issues being resolved this week.

National Search and Rescue Awards open for nominations

Published 08/04/2021

The National Search and Rescue Council Australian Search and Rescue Awards are open for nominations.

Coquet Island has a new tower

Published 15/03/2021

A powerful lantern, hoisted high into view of passing ships by twenty-four metres of stainless steel, keeps watch over the dangerous, tropical seas between Coquet and Howick Islands in Far North Queensland.

Man and his dog rescued off Cairns

Published 12/03/2021

Shipping company and chief officer convicted for dumping garbage in Great Barrier Reef

Published 04/03/2021

Chief officer and company of a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier fined and convicted for dumping garbage into the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

Tenderers sought for upcoming Port Hedland channel marker project

Published 26/02/2021

AMSA is looking for interested tenderers for an upcoming project at Port Hedland, Western Australia.

Fine and conviction for company caught operating dilapidated barge in Pittwater

Published 26/02/2021

The owner of a dilapidated barge convicted and fined $5,500 in Sydney Magistrates Court.

Survivor meets life-saving AMSA aircrew at Cairns

Published 24/02/2021

Yesterday, a solo sailor who was rescued after spending several hours alone in the ocean after being pitched overboard from his yacht, met some of AMSA’s Search and Rescue (SAR) aircrew who helped save his life.

Guilty plea and conviction for master of fatal Sydney cruise

Published 23/02/2021

The master of Sydney Harbour passenger vessel, Lady Rose, has pleaded guilty and been convicted of one count of unreasonably placing the safety of another person at risk in the Downing Centre Local Court on Monday, 22 February 2021.

Livestock ships under Australian inspection spotlight

Published 22/02/2021

The maintenance and operation of livestock ships exporting animals from Australia will be under the intense compliance spotlight of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority over the next six months.

Four rescued after boat capsizes near Port Stephens

Published 18/02/2021

Four recreational spear fishers were rescued this morning after their 4.8 metre vessel capsized and sank off Broughton Island, near Port Stephens, New South Wales soon after setting out on a fishing trip.

AMSA assist Papua New Guinea in thirteen person rescue

Published 01/02/2021

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has helped save the lives of thirteen persons who had been missing for over a week in the Solomon Sea.

Auditor-General report finds AMSA Search and Rescue contract management fully effective

Published 22/01/2021

The Auditor-General for Australia has found that the Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s management of its $640 million Challenger search and rescue jet contract has been fully effective.

AMSA bans Barkly Pearl from Australian waters for 24 months

Published 08/01/2021

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has issued its most severe banning to date to the master and operator of the Marshall Islands flagged livestock carrier, Barkly Pearl last night.

Solo yachtsman saved by personal locator beacon on life jacket

Published 05/01/2021

A joint operation between the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and the Northern Territory Police on 4th January 2021 has successfully saved the life of a solo yachtsman who fell into the Arafura Sea approximately 45km east of Cape Wessel, NT.

Two people rescued from water in Torres Strait by passing tanker

Published 03/12/2020

A Marshall Islands-flagged tanker transiting the Torres Strait this morning has helped rescue two people from the water after their boat sank.

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December 2022 marine incident report

Published 27/01/2023

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New Marine Order 52 (Yachts and training vessels) from 1 January 2023

Published 21/12/2022

On 1 January 2023, Marine Order 52 (Yachts and training vessels) 2022 will come into effect.

AMSA services over the holidays

Published 19/12/2022

AMSA is closed during our end-of-year office shutdown period from 24 December 2022 to 2 January 2023 inclusive.

November 2022 marine incident report

Published 16/12/2022

Mick Kinley with Secretary-General of the IMO Kitack Lim

CEO attends 128th session of the IMO Council in London

Published 08/12/2022

This/last week AMSA CEO Mick Kinley attended the 128th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council in London as the Head of the Australian Delegation.

October 2022 marine incident report

Published 02/12/2022

New air pollution regulations from 1 January 2023

Published 02/12/2022

From 1 January 2023, there are new regulations relating to air pollution from vessels.

The November edition of AMSA update is out now

Published 01/12/2022

Find out what's been happening.

Help shape international requirements for fishing gear marking and reporting

Published 28/11/2022

According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), by 2050, the quantity of plastics in the oceans will outweigh fish.

Consultation feedback report is now available — amendments to National Law Regulations and cost recovery

Published 28/11/2022

Updated marine notice: guidance on Oil Record Book

Published 18/11/2022

We have issued an updated marine notice providing guidance on the recording of operations in the Oil Record Book Part I.

Have your say on proposed changes to operational safety requirements

Published 15/11/2022

We are now inviting feedback from industry on a range of proposed changes to Marine Order 504, which contains certificate of operation and operational safety requirements for domestic commercial vessels.

Catherine Hindley and Michelle Grech DCN Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards 2022

Supporting seafarer welfare—the DCN Maritime and Shipping Awards 2022

Published 11/11/2022

Congratulations to Catherine Hindley of Wave Shipping, who received the Seafarers Welfare Award last night at the DCN Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards 2022.

The November edition of AMSA update is out now

Published 10/11/2022

Find out what's been happening.

Focus on pollution prevention – domestic commercial vessel education campaign

Published 04/11/2022

Between 17 October and 16 December 2022, we will be focusing our attention on the prevention of pollution from domestic commercial vessels.

Out now! Outcome report – planned maintenance focused inspection campaign

Published 20/10/2022

Between 15 January and 28 February 2022, we conducted a focused inspection campaign on planned maintenance. Along with our standard port State control (PSC) and flag State control (FSC) inspections, our inspectors asked specific questions about planned maintenance.

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New Marine Order 52 (Yachts and training vessels) from 1 January 2023

Published 21/12/2022

On 1 January 2023, Marine Order 52 (Yachts and training vessels) 2022 will come into effect.

December 2022 marine incident report

Published 27/01/2023

New Marine Order 52 (Yachts and training vessels) from 1 January 2023

Published 21/12/2022

On 1 January 2023, Marine Order 52 (Yachts and training vessels) 2022 will come into effect.

AMSA services over the holidays

Published 19/12/2022

AMSA is closed during our end-of-year office shutdown period from 24 December 2022 to 2 January...

November 2022 marine incident report

Published 16/12/2022

CEO attends 128th session of the IMO Council in London

Published 08/12/2022

This/last week AMSA CEO Mick Kinley attended the 128th session of the International Maritime...

October 2022 marine incident report

Published 02/12/2022

New air pollution regulations from 1 January 2023

Published 02/12/2022

From 1 January 2023, there are new regulations relating to air pollution from vessels.

The November edition of AMSA update is out now

Published 01/12/2022

Find out what's been happening.

Help shape international requirements for fishing gear marking and reporting

Published 28/11/2022

According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), by 2050, the quantity of plastics in...

Consultation feedback report is now available — amendments to National Law Regulations and cost recovery

Published 28/11/2022

Updated marine notice: guidance on Oil Record Book

Published 18/11/2022

We have issued an updated marine notice providing guidance on the recording of operations in the...

Have your say on proposed changes to operational safety requirements

Published 15/11/2022

We are now inviting feedback from industry on a range of proposed changes to Marine Order 504,...

Supporting seafarer welfare—the DCN Maritime and Shipping Awards 2022

Published 11/11/2022

Congratulations to Catherine Hindley of Wave Shipping, who received the Seafarers Welfare Award...

The November edition of AMSA update is out now

Published 10/11/2022

Find out what's been happening.

Focus on pollution prevention – domestic commercial vessel education campaign

Published 04/11/2022

Between 17 October and 16 December 2022, we will be focusing our attention on the prevention of...

Out now! Outcome report – planned maintenance focused inspection campaign

Published 20/10/2022

Between 15 January and 28 February 2022, we conducted a focused inspection campaign on planned...

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