News and media releases

Discover the latest developments and news updates from AMSA. See our information for journalists and members of the media.

Incident data helping to improve maritime safety

Published 14/08/2020

Release of the first domestic commercial vessel Annual Incident Report

Gold Coast boat share company fined for operating illegally

Published 06/08/2020

Gold Coast company, GC Princess Boatshare Pty Ltd, has been found guilty of operating a domestic commercial vessel unlawfully and fined $20,000 in the Southport Magistrates Court on Monday, 3 August 2020.

Sydney party boat company fined for operating illegally

Published 06/08/2020

Sydney company, MV Wolf Pty Ltd, has pleaded guilty to operating illegally and fined more than $15,000 in the Sydney Magistrates Court on 4 August 2020.

TW Hamburg banned from Australian ports for wage exploitation

Australia bans bulk carrier TW Hamburg for wage exploitation

Published 30/07/2020

Overnight the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) banned the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier TW Hamburg from Australian ports for 12 months.

Vessel Traffic Services recognised in inaugural awards

Published 28/07/2020

Hay Point Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Operator Warren Bath has been recognised for his coordination of an incident involving a bulk carrier by the inaugural VTS award.

Australia bans bulk carrier Agia Sofia for underpaying seafarers

Published 27/07/2020

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has today banned the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Agia Sofia from Australian ports for six months.

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AMSA launches campaign targeting container ships

Published 22/07/2020

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is launching a focused inspection campaign targeting cargo securing arrangements on container ships visiting Australian ports.

Ship Navios Unite loses three containers off Cape Leeuwin, WA

Published 26/06/2020

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is responding to an incident involving the loss of about three shipping containers from the Liberian-flagged container ship, Navios Unite.

APL England container loss – Update

Published 19/06/2020

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has today released APL England to allow the ship to sail from Australia to undertake repairs in China.

Decision to ban vessel from Australian ports affirmed by AAT

Published 18/06/2020

An Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) decision to ban the Panama flagged bulk carrier Fortune Genius from entering or using an Australian port for a period of 12 months has been affirmed by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).

APL England container loss update

Published 15/06/2020

AMSA has issued a direction ordering the owner of APL England to search for missing containers that were lost from their vessel off New South Wales last month.

APL England shipping container loss - Update 5

Published 29/05/2020

Charges have been laid against the master of the APL England, which lost about 50 containers overboard off Sydney on Sunday. The offences relate to pollution and/or damage of the Australian marine environment as a result of poor cargo loading.

APL England shipping container loss – Update 4

Published 28/05/2020

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) detained the APL England in the Port of Brisbane last night.

APL England container loss – Update 3

Published 27/05/2020

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is investigating the loss of 40 containers from the Singapore-flagged container ship APL England during heavy seas off Sydney on Sunday, 24 May 2020.

APL England container loss – Update 2

Published 26/05/2020

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) boarded the Singapore-flagged container ship APL England at the Port of Brisbane anchorage (off Port Cartwright) today following an incident involving the loss of 40 containers overboard during heavy seas on Sunday.

APL England shipping container loss off New South Wales—Update 1

Published 25/05/2020

AMSA is responding to an incident involving the loss of about 40 containers overboard from the Singapore-flagged container ship APL England off the New South Wales coastline.

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Seeking Submissions: Nairobi Wreck Removal Convention

Published 14/08/2020

Seeking responses from interested stakeholders to the recently released discussion paper on the Nairobi Wreck Removal Convention.

Improving safety together—first annual report of DCV incidents

Published 13/08/2020

Marine incidents can result in loss of income, loss of reputation, or worse—loss of life.

Managing and reducing the risk of fatigue at sea

Published 12/08/2020

Fatigue can have serious consequences for the safety and health of seafarers, operational safety and the marine environment.

Upward trend in float-free EPIRB registrations in July

Published 11/08/2020

There has been a 30 per cent increase in float-free EPIRB registrations in July.

Reminder—all National Law general exemptions have been extended until 30 June 2025

Published 10/08/2020

We have extended existing general exemptions to provide seafarers and operators with continuity and certainty.

Seafarers happiness index survey

Published 06/08/2020

Mission to Seafarers want to know how satisfied you are with your life at sea.

June 2020 incident report

Published 30/07/2020

Ten serious incidents were reported to us in June.

The effects of our Marine notice 04/2020—Maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers during COVID-19 pandemic

Published 30/07/2020

Since we issued Marine notice 04/2020 on 26 June 2020, we have received a large number of Maritime Labour Convention complaints.

Subscribe now to receive our Safety Awareness Bulletin

Published 29/07/2020

To get the latest information on maritime incidents, trends in the industry and safety awareness tips, sign up to receive a copy of our safety awareness bulletin.

Mental health resources

Published 22/07/2020

We have put together a list of resources to help seafarers.

APL England incident update

Published 10/07/2020

On the 24th of May 2020 the container ship APL England enroute from China to Melbourne experienced a temporary loss of propulsion during heavy seas about 73 kilometres south east of Sydney.

Supporting your crew

Published 08/07/2020

Ensuring good mental health is not merely a matter for the individual. It’s your responsibility to protect the mental health and wellbeing of your crew.

Workplace health and safety laws on domestic commercial vessels

Published 08/07/2020

If you work in the maritime industry you should be familiar with the work health and safety (WHS) laws of the state or territory that you are working in.

Survey for international seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Published 07/07/2020

If you are currently working on an international vessel, a joint university research team want to hear about your experiences at sea during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Every passenger counts

Published 03/07/2020

There are new requirements for domestic commercial vessels that carry passengers.

Ship in the middle of the ocean in front of a sunset with smoke billowing out

May detention list

Published 02/07/2020

Our ship detention list for May 2020 is available.

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Improving safety together—first annual report of DCV incidents

Published 13/08/2020

Marine incidents can result in loss of income, loss of reputation, or worse—loss of life.

Seeking Submissions: Nairobi Wreck Removal Convention

Published 14/08/2020

Seeking responses from interested stakeholders to the recently released discussion paper on the...

Incident data helping to improve maritime safety

Published 14/08/2020

Release of the first domestic commercial vessel Annual Incident Report

Improving safety together—first annual report of DCV incidents

Published 13/08/2020

Marine incidents can result in loss of income, loss of reputation, or worse—loss of life.

Managing and reducing the risk of fatigue at sea

Published 12/08/2020

Fatigue can have serious consequences for the safety and health of seafarers, operational safety...

Upward trend in float-free EPIRB registrations in July

Published 11/08/2020

There has been a 30 per cent increase in float-free EPIRB registrations in July.

Reminder—all National Law general exemptions have been extended until 30 June 2025

Published 10/08/2020

We have extended existing general exemptions to provide seafarers and operators with continuity and...

Seafarers happiness index survey

Published 06/08/2020

Mission to Seafarers want to know how satisfied you are with your life at sea.

Gold Coast boat share company fined for operating illegally

Published 06/08/2020

Gold Coast company, GC Princess Boatshare Pty Ltd, has been found guilty of operating a domestic...

Sydney party boat company fined for operating illegally

Published 06/08/2020

Sydney company, MV Wolf Pty Ltd, has pleaded guilty to operating illegally and fined more than $15,...

June 2020 incident report

Published 30/07/2020

Ten serious incidents were reported to us in June.

The effects of our Marine notice 04/2020—Maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers during COVID-19 pandemic

Published 30/07/2020

Since we issued Marine notice 04/2020 on 26 June 2020, we have received a large number of Maritime...

Australia bans bulk carrier TW Hamburg for wage exploitation

Published 30/07/2020

Overnight the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) banned the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier...

Subscribe now to receive our Safety Awareness Bulletin

Published 29/07/2020

To get the latest information on maritime incidents, trends in the industry and safety awareness...

Vessel Traffic Services recognised in inaugural awards

Published 28/07/2020

Hay Point Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Operator Warren Bath has been recognised for his...

Australia bans bulk carrier Agia Sofia for underpaying seafarers

Published 27/07/2020

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has today banned the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier...

Mental health resources

Published 22/07/2020

We have put together a list of resources to help seafarers.

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