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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Day of the seafarer 2022

Published 22/06/2022

Our voyage – then and now, share your journey

Updated coastal pilotage marine notices

Published 21/06/2022

We have released an updated marine notice that reminds vessel masters, owners and operators about the coastal pilotage requirements that apply within the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait.

How to report an incident

Published 21/06/2022

It’s easy to report a marine incident.

Get on top of your garbage for World Oceans Day

Published 07/06/2022

Our oceans are a precious source of food, transport, and enjoyment. Clean, safe oceans are vital to our livelihoods, our recreation and to protect marine flora and fauna.

Order a marine incident reporting sticker

Order a sticker for your vessel

Published 06/06/2022

Reporting is essential to maritime safety as it helps paint a more informed picture of the risks affecting the industry.

AMSA update May edition is out now

Published 02/06/2022

Find out what’s been happening this month.

Guidance for managing fatigue in commercial vessel operations

Published 31/05/2022

A survey of more than 1000 crew working across a wide range of commercial vessels in Australia found a concerning knowledge gap when it came to identifying and managing fatigue.

Reconciliation Week 2022: Making change in marine safety

Published 23/05/2022

Life in Australia’s Torres Strait Island region revolves around the water.

Developing our first Reconciliation Action Plan

Published 23/05/2022

Reconciliation Week is an important opportunity to reflect on how AMSA can further reconciliation for the benefit of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

Women in Search and Rescue

Published 16/05/2022

Gender equity is vital to AMSA’s preparedness. The pros of women entering maritime are well known—these include women bringing a broader range of perspectives and strengths in the workforce and creating a greater pool of talent to draw on in the face of a skills shortage.

Focus on the importance of marine incident reporting

Published 09/05/2022

Over the coming months, we will be focusing our attention on the importance of marine incident reporting.

New campaign targets construction barge safety

Barge safety is no accident

Published 29/04/2022

In partnership with workplace health and safety agencies around the country, AMSA is currently running a safety education campaign on construction barge operations.

Influence how safety is managed by industry

Published 28/04/2022

AMSA recognises the challenges faced by smaller operators in implementing some parts of the safety management system requirements as they are currently written under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012.

Now available – Monthly marine incident reports

Published 28/04/2022

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water.

How to prevent inadvertent activations of your float-free EPIRB

Published 26/04/2022

We have detected several inadvertent float-free EPIRB activations due to incorrect mounting, storage and washing down vessels. 

Building gender equality in the maritime sector

Published 12/04/2022

Studies show that investing in women is the most effective way to advance communities, companies, and even countries.

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Day of the seafarer 2022

Published 22/06/2022

Our voyage – then and now, share your journey

Day of the seafarer 2022

Published 22/06/2022

Our voyage – then and now, share your journey

Updated coastal pilotage marine notices

Published 21/06/2022

We have released an updated marine notice that reminds vessel masters, owners and operators about...

How to report an incident

Published 21/06/2022

It’s easy to report a marine incident.

Get on top of your garbage for World Oceans Day

Published 07/06/2022

Our oceans are a precious source of food, transport, and enjoyment. Clean, safe oceans are vital to...

Order a sticker for your vessel

Published 06/06/2022

Reporting is essential to maritime safety as it helps paint a more informed picture of the risks...

AMSA update May edition is out now

Published 02/06/2022

Find out what’s been happening this month.

Guidance for managing fatigue in commercial vessel operations

Published 31/05/2022

A survey of more than 1000 crew working across a wide range of commercial vessels in Australia...

Reconciliation Week 2022: Making change in marine safety

Published 23/05/2022

Life in Australia’s Torres Strait Island region revolves around the water.

Developing our first Reconciliation Action Plan

Published 23/05/2022

Reconciliation Week is an important opportunity to reflect on how AMSA can further reconciliation...

Women in Search and Rescue

Published 16/05/2022

Gender equity is vital to AMSA’s preparedness. The pros of women entering maritime are well known—...

Focus on the importance of marine incident reporting

Published 09/05/2022

Over the coming months, we will be focusing our attention on the importance of marine incident...

Barge safety is no accident

Published 29/04/2022

In partnership with workplace health and safety agencies around the country, AMSA is currently...

Influence how safety is managed by industry

Published 28/04/2022

AMSA recognises the challenges faced by smaller operators in implementing some parts of the safety...

Now available – Monthly marine incident reports

Published 28/04/2022

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we...

How to prevent inadvertent activations of your float-free EPIRB

Published 26/04/2022

We have detected several inadvertent float-free EPIRB activations due to incorrect mounting,...

Building gender equality in the maritime sector

Published 12/04/2022

Studies show that investing in women is the most effective way to advance communities, companies,...

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