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AMSA launches its first corporate video

Published 19/12/2013

We have produced our first corporate video that describes our organisation’s key responsibilities and activities.

High Commissioner and Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) H.E. the Hon. Mike Rann and AMSA Chief Executive Officer Graham Peachey. At rear: AMSA Chairman Leo Zussino and General Manager, Navigation Safety and Interna

Australia re-elected to IMO Council

Published 01/12/2013

Australia has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), reflecting our role as a key voice in international shipping.

Mr Graham Peachey, AMSA Chief Executive Officer, and Mr Hyun-chul Lim Churl, Assistant Minister for Maritime Affairs and Safety Policy Bureau of the Republic of Korea Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) sign the MoU

Australia and the Republic of Korea sign a Memorandum of Understanding

Published 28/11/2013

On 27 November, AMSA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on general cooperation with the Republic of Korea Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) during the International Maritime Organization Assembly meeting in London.

RightShip wins Prime Minister’s award

Published 27/11/2013

AMSA congratulates RightShip and its CEO Warwick Norman on winning the Prime Minister’s Australian Exporter of the Year award for 2013.

Graham Peachey and Brad Groves welcome the delegates from China MSA to Australia

Our continuing engagement with China

Published 06/11/2013

AMSA’s engagement with China continues with two important visits over the past week.

Chairman of DSC, Mr Hui Xie of China, with Head of Delegation for Australia, Mr Alex Schultz-Altmann and the Head of Delegation, and Permanent Representative to the IMO for Brazil, Admiral Luiz Umberto de Mendonca

Australia attends DSC 18

Published 13/10/2013

In September, Australia attended the 18th and last session of the Sub-committee on Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes and Containers (DSC 18).

(L-R): Graham Peachey, Chief Executive Officer, AMSA; The Hon. Warren Truss MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development; and Mike Mrdak; Secretary, Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development

AMSA celebrates World Maritime Day

Published 07/10/2013

World Maritime Day is celebrated in many countries worldwide and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) recently marked the occasion with fellow Members States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

16th Port State Control Committee meeting attendees

AMSA attends 16th Indian Ocean MOU Committee meeting

Published 30/09/2013

AMSA officers attended the 16th Port State Control Committee meeting of the Indian Ocean Memorandum of Understanding (IOMOU) hosted by France in the city of Saint Denis on Reunion Island.

2013 Seafarers’ Welfare Forum

Published 21/08/2013

On Thursday 15 August, our Ship Safety Division hosted the 2013 Seafarers’ Welfare Forum on behalf of the AMSA Seafarers’ Welfare Advisory Committee at the Four Points by Sheraton in Sydney.

AMSA hosts international navigation symposium

Published 08/08/2013

From 29 to 31 July, AMSA hosted an international navigation symposium, NAV 2013.

North-East Shipping Management Plan—Consultation

Published 01/08/2013

Australia’s north-east marine environment is recognised as one of the most sensitive and unique ecological regions in the world.

Revised Consultation of Marine Order 3—Seafarer Certification

Published 30/07/2013

Marine Order 3—Seafarer Certification (MO3) is the key piece of regulation under the Navigation Act 2012 that sets the Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s (AMSA) training and certification standards for seafarers to work on Australian ships.

AMSA trainee wins NAIDOC Week award

Published 15/07/2013

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) trainee Uel Bani has been recognised for his diligence and enthusiasm on the job with a Torres Strait Regional NAIDOC Trainee of the Year Award.

Important regional outcomes achieved at APHoMSA

Published 09/07/2013

The Asia-Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies (APHoMSA) forum convened its 14th meeting from 1 to 4 July 2013 in Cairns, Australia.

The MV Haixun 01 visits Australia

Published 04/07/2013

As part of the visit of China’s largest and most advanced patrol vessel, personnel from the China Maritime Safety Administration, MV Haixun 01 and AMSA took part in a desktop search and rescue exercise on board the ship last week.

Vice Chief of the Defence Force, Air Marshal Mark Binskin and Chief Executive Officer, Graham Peachey

Air Marshal Mark Binskin, the Vice Chief of the Defence Force, visits AMSA

Published 02/07/2013

The Vice Chief of the Defence Force (VCDF), Air Marshal Mark Binskin visited the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) on 18 June and met with Chief Executive Officer, Graham Peachey for introductions and high level talks.

Infographic showing reporting data for October. 92 incidents reported. 2 very serious. 27 serious.

October 2023 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson

Published 06/12/2023

There were 92 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in October.

Existing vessels transitioning to modern safety equipment standards

Published 20/12/2017

From 1 January 2018 owners of Class 1, 2, 3 and 4 domestic commercial vessels that are ‘existing...

Domestic seafarer on a boat facing towards another white domestic vessel in the distance

Proposed subsidised cost recovery levy for the national system

Published 19/12/2017

The proposed levy model for the next five years is now available.

A left hand holds an iPad 2 with the beacon registration website on it; a right hand holds a GME beacon

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Published 13/12/2017

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Our new website

Published 06/12/2017

We’ve redeveloped our website to make it easier for you to find the information you need.

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Published 06/12/2017

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Funding for national system transition

Published 06/12/2017

Australia’s Transport Ministers have agreed to provide more than $100 million to support industry’s...

AMSA attendees at International Maritime Organization council

Australia elected to Category B of International Maritime Organization Council

Published 04/12/2017

Australia has successfully been elected to Category B of the Council of the International Maritime...

Joint media release: Newcastle speed boat operation fined for unsafe practices

Published 03/11/2017

The owner and master of a speed boat ride in Newcastle have pleaded guilty and been fined a total...

2017 Australian Search and Rescue Awards

Published 20/10/2017

Unflinching courage was the common thread that linked all three recipients of the 2017 Australian...

Three rescued clinging to upturned boat off Western Australia

Published 12/10/2017

A distress beacon was central to a search and rescue operation off the township of Grey in Western...

Bulk Carrier caught underpaying crew

Published 14/09/2017

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned the Panama flagged bulk carrier DL...

Fisherman rescued in Gulf of Carpentaria

Published 26/08/2017

A fisherman is lucky to be alive after spending more than 12 hours in the water in the Gulf of...

MV Rena banned from Australian ports

Published 03/08/2017

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has banned the Bahamas flagged bulk carrier MV Rena from...

Outcomes from 71st session of Marine Environment Protection Committee

Published 31/07/2017

Reducing potentially harmful emissions from ships and preventing the spread of invasive species...

Cargo ship Kiunga Chief banned from Australian ports

Published 05/06/2017

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned the Papua New Guinea-flagged cargo ship...

Joint media release: Pilot missing near Murwillumbah found deceased

Published 18/05/2017

A search for a pilot reported missing on the Far North Coast has concluded with the wreckage of an...

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News and media releases

AMSA launches its first corporate video

Australia re-elected to IMO Council

Australia and the Republic of Korea sign a Memorandum of Understanding

RightShip wins Prime Minister’s award

Our continuing engagement with China

Australia attends DSC 18

AMSA celebrates World Maritime Day

AMSA attends 16th Indian Ocean MOU Committee meeting

2013 Seafarers’ Welfare Forum

AMSA hosts international navigation symposium

North-East Shipping Management Plan—Consultation

Revised Consultation of Marine Order 3—Seafarer Certification

AMSA trainee wins NAIDOC Week award

Important regional outcomes achieved at APHoMSA

The MV Haixun 01 visits Australia

Air Marshal Mark Binskin, the Vice Chief of the Defence Force, visits AMSA

October 2023 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson

Existing vessels transitioning to modern safety equipment standards

Proposed subsidised cost recovery levy for the national system

Help us help you

Our new website

Want the latest maritime safety information by email?

Funding for national system transition

Australia elected to Category B of International Maritime Organization Council

Joint media release: Newcastle speed boat operation fined for unsafe practices

2017 Australian Search and Rescue Awards

Three rescued clinging to upturned boat off Western Australia

Bulk Carrier caught underpaying crew

Fisherman rescued in Gulf of Carpentaria

MV Rena banned from Australian ports

Outcomes from 71st session of Marine Environment Protection Committee

Cargo ship Kiunga Chief banned from Australian ports

Joint media release: Pilot missing near Murwillumbah found deceased

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