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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Lifejackets save lives — it’s that simple: National Safe Boating Week 2022

Published 30/09/2022

Join us as we participate in National Safe Boating Week 2022.

The September edition of AMSA update is out now

Published 30/09/2022

Find out what's been happening.

How we use marine incident data

Published 30/09/2022

The real value of incident reporting and the resulting analysis is the development of more effective guidance and advice for owners, operators and crew to avoid similar events in the future.

World Maritime Day 2022—New technologies for greener shipping

Published 29/09/2022

Australia is proud to join the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other shipping nations in celebration of World Maritime Day.

Now available – Monthly marine incident reports

Published 29/09/2022

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. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

What type of lifejacket do I need?

Published 28/09/2022

It’s important to identify what lifejacket you should use. This will depend on your operational requirements, and also on the type that is the best fit for you and your crew.

Regional focused inspection campaign – passenger tender vessel safety

Published 26/09/2022

We will undertake a Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on passenger (class 1) vessel tenders in Western Australia and Northern Territory between 1 October 2022 and 30 May 2023.

AMSA update August edition is out now

Published 08/09/2022

Find out what’s been happening this month.

Updated marine notice on biofouling

Published 01/09/2022

We have issued an updated marine notice on the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s requirements for managing biofouling and in-water cleaning.

Marine incident reports and safety publications

Published 30/08/2022

Incident reporting is a collective effort by crew, vessel operators and vessel owners to make the industry and vessels safer places to work.

Electric vessel charging station with vessels in the background

New policy for ‘novel’ vessels available

Published 30/08/2022

AMSA has a new policy statement for the assessment and certification of ‘novel’ vessels.

Now available – Monthly marine incident reports

Published 26/08/2022

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.

Regional Safety Committee meetings announced for September 2022

Published 26/08/2022

AMSA is holding meetings in eight regional locations to engage with industry on regional specific safety issues.

New marine notice – planned maintenance on ships

Published 25/08/2022

Recent incidents involving critical machinery failure have demonstrated the serious consequences that lack of maintenance on ships can pose to the safe and pollution-free operation of vessels.

Why report an incident

Published 17/08/2022

Providing detailed descriptions of a marine incident, including context and how it is being managed, will help us understand the risks, and influence our response to the situation.

AMSA update July edition is out now

Published 17/08/2022

Find out what’s been happening this month.

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World Maritime Day 2022—New technologies for greener shipping

Published 29/09/2022

Australia is proud to join the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other shipping nations...

The September edition of AMSA update is out now

Published 30/09/2022

Find out what's been happening.

How we use marine incident data

Published 30/09/2022

The real value of incident reporting and the resulting analysis is the development of more...

Lifejackets save lives — it’s that simple: National Safe Boating Week 2022

Published 30/09/2022

Join us as we participate in National Safe Boating Week 2022.

Now available – Monthly marine incident reports

Published 29/09/2022

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

World Maritime Day 2022—New technologies for greener shipping

Published 29/09/2022

Australia is proud to join the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other shipping nations...

What type of lifejacket do I need?

Published 28/09/2022

It’s important to identify what lifejacket you should use. This will depend on your operational...

Regional focused inspection campaign – passenger tender vessel safety

Published 26/09/2022

We will undertake a Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on passenger (class 1) vessel tenders in...

AMSA update August edition is out now

Published 08/09/2022

Find out what’s been happening this month.

Updated marine notice on biofouling

Published 01/09/2022

We have issued an updated marine notice on the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s...

Marine incident reports and safety publications

Published 30/08/2022

Incident reporting is a collective effort by crew, vessel operators and vessel owners to make the...

New policy for ‘novel’ vessels available

Published 30/08/2022

AMSA has a new policy statement for the assessment and certification of ‘novel’ vessels.

Now available – Monthly marine incident reports

Published 26/08/2022

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

Regional Safety Committee meetings announced for September 2022

Published 26/08/2022

AMSA is holding meetings in eight regional locations to engage with industry on regional specific...

New marine notice – planned maintenance on ships

Published 25/08/2022

Recent incidents involving critical machinery failure have demonstrated the serious consequences...

Why report an incident

Published 17/08/2022

Providing detailed descriptions of a marine incident, including context and how it is being managed...

AMSA update July edition is out now

Published 17/08/2022

Find out what’s been happening this month.

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