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Australia and Fiji work together to fix maritime navigation equipment damaged by Tropical Cyclone Winston

In February 2016, Fiji suffered the devastating effects of Tropical Cyclone Winston.

Last updated 19/03/2019
Appeals Tribunal upholds AMSA ship detention

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s decision to detain a Hong Kong flagged container ship which dumped food waste in close proximity to Fraser Island in May was affirmed by the Administrative...

Last updated 19/03/2019
Mount Barney caretakers awarded search and rescue accolade

A Queensland father and son were presented with the 2016 Australian Search and Rescue Award at an event hosted by the Western Australia Police in Fremantle on Thursday, 20 October 2016.

Last updated 19/03/2019
My Boat provides easy access to on-board safety standards

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has launched a new online application giving users easy access to safety standards for commercial boats.

Last updated 19/03/2019
Search concluded for man overboard in Bass Strait

The search for a man who went overboard the Spirit of Tasmania I late on Friday night has been suspended.

Last updated 19/03/2019
AMSA recognises Royal Australian Navy marine technician training

The Royal Australian Navy's high standards of training have been recognised, with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority providing equivalence for RAN marine technicians to meet competency...

Last updated 19/03/2019
Joint Media Release: Hazardous and Noxious Substance (HNS) incident response capability

In a maritime environmental emergency having access to accurate, real time information is vital to mounting an effective response.

Last updated 20/03/2019
AMSA bans vessel from Australian ports for 12 months

For the first time, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned a vessel from entering or using any port in Australia for 12 months.

Last updated 19/03/2019
Helicopter to rescue passengers from Russian vessel in Antarctica

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s (AMSA) Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC Australia) was advised this morning by the Aurora Australis that the ship will not be able to reach the MV Akademik...

Last updated 15/12/2017
Search and rescue of passenger vessel beset in ice continues

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) continues to coordinate a search and rescue for a Russian passenger ship beset by ice approximately 1500 nautical miles south of Hobart.

Last updated 15/12/2017
Media Statement: Australia re-elected to International Maritime Organization

Over the weekend Australia was re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) reflecting our key role in international shipping.

Last updated 15/12/2017
Perth SES volunteers to take part in AMSA air observation course this weekend

A group of Perth State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers will be trained in air search observation with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) this weekend (2-3 November).

Last updated 15/12/2017
AMSA Search and Rescue Officers take part in flight exercise

A distress beacon is detected and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s (AMSA) Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC Australia) springs into action to identify the location and the nature of the...

Last updated 15/12/2017
Visit Victoria’s lighthouses during International Lighthouse Weekend

More than 350 lighthouses populate Australia’s coastal areas with 300 of these under the operation of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

Last updated 15/12/2017
AMSA consultation to streamline National System and reduce red tape—Adelaide

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s Domestic Vessel Division will begin a thorough consultation process with domestic vessel operators, starting in Hervey Bay on Friday.

Last updated 14/03/2019
Several bushwalkers rescued by helicopter in Tasmania and New South Wales

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s (AMSA) coordinated the search and rescue of several bushwalkers over the past three days in Tasmania and New South Wales.

Last updated 15/12/2017
National Plan oil spill response team leaders put through their paces

National Response Team leaders from across Australia have gathered in Devonport, Tasmania to undertake annual training as part of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s preparedness for oil spill...

Last updated 14/03/2019
Search for overdue aircraft concludes

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has concluded the search for the missing pilot of an overdue ultralight aircraft around 24 kilometres north-west of Caboolture in Queensland.

Last updated 19/12/2017
Cruise ship recovers solo sailor from life raft

Cruise ship, PV Orion, has successfully recovered a solo sailor who had spent 56 hours in a life raft in the Southern Ocean after his yacht was de-masted in rough weather last week.

Last updated 20/07/2018
Three people rescued off Tasmanian coast in rough seas overnight

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) coordinated the rescue of three people overnight in rough seas off the south west coast of Tasmania.

Last updated 14/03/2019