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Sanko Harvest, 14 February 1991

The Sanko Harvest struck a reef off Esperance, Western Australia on 14 February 1991, and broke up over the next fortnight.

Last updated 02/12/2019
APHoMSA 2014—continuing to strengthen regional cooperation

The 15th session of the Asia-Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies (APHoMSA) forum was held in Fiji from 5 to 7 May 2014. APHoMSA brings together senior maritime officials from across the Asia-...

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AMSA hosts regional pollution response planning workshop

From 1-2 September, AMSA hosted a workshop on the implementation of the Pacific Islands Regional Marine Spill Contingency Plan (PACPLAN) in Brisbane. The workshop aimed to improve the understanding...

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AMSA meets Australia’s new Permanent Representative to the IMO

AMSA met with Australia’s incoming Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Hon. Alexander Downer, in Melbourne on 5 May.

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AMSA strengthens its search and rescue cooperation with our neighbouring regions

AMSA has signed another two international search and rescue (SAR) arrangements, both of which will improve SAR coordination and collaboration with countries in two of Australia’s most important...

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Industry recognised at annual shipping awards

Last Wednesday night around 350 industry representatives attended Lloyd’s List Australia’s 19th Australian Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards in Sydney.

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2014 Australian Search and Rescue Award winners announced

Last week five Tasmania Police officers were recognised for their outstanding contribution to search and rescue at this year’s Australian Search and Rescue Awards in Sydney.

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Coastal pilotage in environmentally fragile areas

Mandatory coastal pilotage is a protective measure used in environmentally fragile or areas potentially hazardous to navigation.

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AMSA business policy

Quality, environmental, and workplace health and safety.

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Bunker delivery note requirements

When completing a bunker delivery note, you will need to include specific details.

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Distress beacons

When travelling by land, sea or air, a GPS-equipped distress beacon can mean all the difference in an emergency situation. Beacon registration can be completed online at no cost. Find out how to...

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Our international engagement

Australia has an interest in ensuring that the ships which visit our ports and transit our waters are seaworthy, have competent crews, and are able to safely navigate through our sensitive marine...

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Domestic qualifications

You must be qualified to perform the duties required by your job on a vessel—including fishing vessels—in Australian waters. Get a certificate of competency or revalidate your existing qualification...

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Revised Consultation of Marine Order 3—Seafarer Certification

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...

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The MV Haixun 01 visits Australia

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...

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AMSA to host Asia-Pacific maritime safety forum

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) will be hosting the 14th session of the Asia-Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies (APHoMSA) forum in Cairns from 1–4 July 2013.

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Search and rescue boost as new capability comes online

Australia's search and rescue capabilities are being bolstered by a $640 million service contract over 12 years for new technology and aircraft. This investment will provide essential eyes in the sky...

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AMSA provides charts for Tagai State College navigation course

Our search and rescue staff regularly interact with a variety of communities across Australia. Recently, AMSA Search and Rescue in Canberra assisted our staff in the Torres Strait by collating a...

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Australia and the Republic of Korea sign a Memorandum of Understanding

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...

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AMSA celebrates International Civil Aviation Day

On 7 December 1944, delegates from 54 nations gathered in the Grand Ballroom of the Stevens Hotel in Chicago at the invitation of the USA. Australia was one of the inaugural participants.

Last updated 02/12/2019