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Marine Incident Report 2024 now available

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AMSA’s annual incident report provides a safety snapshot of domestic and international vessels in…
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Changes to national law general exemptions from 1 July 2025: check your eligibility

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Several national law general exemptions have been reissued for a period of 3 to 5 years with…
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Excessive speed leads to collision and passenger injuries
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Tackling marine plastic litter this month and beyond

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Join AMSA this month to stop marine plastic litter for good.
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Updated exemption 24 for emergency service vessels 

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Some changes for emergency service vessels will come into effect on 1 July 2025. Find out if you’re…
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Australia’s domestic fleet: 2024 New build trends report

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The future of Australia’s domestic commercial fleet is here — and it’s bigger, smarter, and more…
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World Oceans Day 2025: sustaining what sustains us

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This World Oceans Day, AMSA proudly supports the global theme ‘Sustaining what sustains us’,…
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Maritime Labour Convention report released

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AMSA has released the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) Annual Report 2024, offering a detailed…
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April 2025 marine incident report

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There were 112 reported marine incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in April.
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New safety management system requirements now in effect

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New safety management system (SMS) requirements come into effect for domestic commercial vessels (…
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AMSA joins global efforts to improve life at sea

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Australia has played a key role in strengthening international protections for seafarers at the 5th…
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March 2025 marine incident reports

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There were 96 reported marine incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in March.
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Changes to Marine Order 504 – is your SMS ready for 1 June?

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Now is the time to check your safety management system (SMS) and start preparing for the updated…
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Watch now: simplified SMS webinar

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In our third safety management system (SMS) webinar, AMSA presenters guided participants through…
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February 2025 marine incident report

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During February 2025, there were 101 reported marine incidents involving domestic commercial…
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Certificate of competency is non-negotiable for domestic commercial vessel operators

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Domestic commercial vessels must have the right certificates of competency to operate. Check you…
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Watch now: new safety management system requirements

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AMSA’s second safety management system (SMS) webinar focused on upcoming changes to SMS…
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Upcoming changes: drug and alcohol policy

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From 1 June 2025, all domestic commercial vessel (DCV) operators, including hire and drive…
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Release of AMSA Compliance Strategy 2023-27

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As evidence of its commitment to transparency and collaboration with industry, the Australian…
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New satellite-based augmentation system for Australian and New Zealand Waters

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Now vessels navigating in Australian and New Zealand waters can access a Satellite-Based…
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New watertight and weathertight integrity standards for domestic commercial vessel builds

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New watertight and weathertight integrity standards came into effect from 1 January 2023 for new…
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Safer seas thanks to Australian push for emergency towing gear

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International agreement to extend the mandatory installation of emergency towage hardware.
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January 2023 marine incident report

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During January 2023, there were 104 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels.
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New regulations relating to air pollution from vessels

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On 1 January 2023, new regulations relating to air pollution from vessels came into effect.
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AMSA meets with Consul-General for the Philippines and delegates

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This week AMSA welcomed the Consul-General for the Philippines, Mr Aian Caringal, and his…
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IWD 2023: Innovating for gender equity at AMSA

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AMSA is proud to recognise
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International Women in Maritime tour the AMSA response centre

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Last week the AMSA Response Centre welcomed a visit of international delegates from Pacific…
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AMSA launches new diversity and inclusion plan

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This month marks an important milestone in AMSA's diversity and inclusion agenda, with the launch…
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Domestic engagement drives AMSA policy

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AMSA has been actively engaging with industry and government through our domestic committee program…
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Have your say on the proposed changes to Marine Order 71

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We want your feedback on the proposed changes to Marine Order 71 (Masters and deck officers) 2014
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February 2023 marine incident report

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A crew member was struck by a saw shark and a hire 'n' drive vessel was hit by a recreational row
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AMSA and RPS Australia deliver training to Indonesian search and rescue teams

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Together with RPS Australia, we provided OILMAP and SARMA
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Payment portal unavailable on AMSA website 13-17 April

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The online payment portal on the AMSA website will be unavailable from 5:
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Out now! Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 17—Fire safety

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The latest issue of the Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin focuses on fire safety.
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Now available—your feedback on international requirements for fishing gear marking and reporting

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Read what we learnt from your feedback on international requirements for fishing gear marking and…
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AMSA attends Australian Maritime College Careers Expo

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On Friday 31 March, we had the pleasure of taking part in the Australian Maritime College Careers…
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