News and media releases

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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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Seafarer in lifejacket handling mooring ropes on a vessel beside the dock.

WA Government passes National Law Application Bill

Published 14/11/2023

The Western Australian Government has passed a bill to apply the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 (national law) to all vessels used in connection with a commercial, research or government activity.

AMSA gets on board with Interferry in 2023

Published 07/11/2023

AMSA is excited to sponsor the international 2023 Interferry Conference this year being held in Australia. The location for the conference is Hobart, Tasmania, and the conference runs from 4-8 November.

New guidelines for marine adventure tourism operators

Published 27/10/2023

AMSA has released new safety guidelines for marine adventure tourism operations.

Incident report September 2023 - 84 incidents reported, 23 serious

September 2023 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson

Published 26/10/2023

There were 84 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in September.

AMSA beacon expert speaks on latest podcast episode of Rescued

Published 18/10/2023

Episode 6 of the Rescued podcast looks at personal locator beacons, two-way communications, and the latest technological advancements in satellite capability.

Have your say on standards for safety equipment carriage on domestic commercial vessels

Published 04/10/2023

We want to know what you think about proposed changes to standards for the carriage of safety equipment on domestic commercial vessels. 

Infographic data for August marine incident report. 78 incidents. 23 serious.

August 2023 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson

Published 28/09/2023

There were 78 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in August.

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Out now! Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 18—Safe working conditions and practices

Published 27/09/2023

Have your say on changes to Marine Order 27

Published 04/09/2023

Have your say on proposed changes to Marine Order 27 – relating to safety of navigation and radio equipment

AMSA supports Mission to Seafarers Newcastle 150th anniversary

Published 31/08/2023

AMSA is proud to sponsor the gala dinner to recognise the vital work of Mission to Seafarers (MTS) Newcastle chapter over the last 150 years.

Boating insights podcast with Linda Berryman: Essential MMSI number information

Published 31/08/2023

Linda Berryman talks maritime safety on the Boating Insights podcast.

Incident report - July 2023: 82 incidents reported, 17 serious

July 2023 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson

Published 29/08/2023

There were 82 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in July.

Boating insights podcast with Linda Berryman - EPIRBs and PLBs

Published 17/08/2023

Listen to Linda Berryman talk maritime safety on the Boating Insights podcast.

National Standard for Commercial Vessel requirements now easier to find

Published 01/08/2023

We have updated the NSCV area of our website to help people find requirements more easily.

Have your say on changes to Marine Order 12

Published 28/07/2023

We want your feedback on the proposed changes to Marine Order 12 (Construction – subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations) (MO12).