Australian Maritime Safety Authority

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Ship detention list March 2017

Port State control (PSC) is an internationally agreed program for the inspection of foreign ships in other national ports. With our extensive program of inspection and survey, PSC...

Last updated 03/12/2018
Ship detention list September 2016

Port State control (PSC) is an internationally agreed program for the inspection of foreign ships in other national ports. With our extensive program of inspection and survey, PSC is a...

Last updated 03/12/2018
Ship detention list February 2016

Port State control (PSC) is an internationally agreed program for the inspection of foreign ships in other national ports. With our extensive program of inspection and survey, PSC is a...

Last updated 13/12/2018
Ship detention list September 2015

Port State control (PSC) is an internationally agreed program for the inspection of foreign ships in other national ports. With our extensive program of inspection and survey, PSC is a...

Last updated 03/12/2018
Ship detention list August 2015

Port State control (PSC) is an internationally agreed program for the inspection of foreign ships in other national ports. With our extensive program of inspection and survey, PSC is a...

Last updated 03/12/2018
Ship detention list March 2015

Port State control (PSC) is an internationally agreed program for the inspection of foreign ships in other national ports. With our extensive program of inspection and survey, PSC is a...

Last updated 03/12/2018
Ship detention list August 2014

Port State control is an internationally agreed program for the inspection of foreign ships in other national ports. With our extensive program of inspection and survey, PSC continues to be...

Last updated 03/12/2018
Ship detention list April 2014

Port State control (PSC) is an internationally agreed program for the inspection of foreign ships in other national ports. With our extensive program of inspection and survey, PSC...

Last updated 03/12/2018
Search and rescue boost as new capability comes online

MEDIA RELEASEWarren Truss Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Australia's search and rescue capabilities are being bolstered by a $640...

Last updated 16/01/2018
Australia and the Republic of Korea sign a Memorandum of Understanding

The MoU acknowledges the importance of safety, security and environmental protection in the international shipping industry, and is intended to formalise and acknowledge the mutual benefits...

Last updated 13/10/2017
Coastal pilotage in environmentally fragile areas

The environmental and cultural significance of the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait regions is recognised around the world.Mandatory coastal pilotage in key areasThe Great Barrier Reef...

Last updated 14/12/2018
AMSA business policy

AMSA is tasked with:Maintaining safety and environmental protection standards for the responsible operation of domestic commercial vessels, regulated Australian vessels and foreign-flagged...

Last updated 12/12/2018
Consultation on float-free EPIRB changes closed Friday 2 February

The extension gives affected domestic commercial vessel operators more time to consider the proposed changes and provide feedback.We have updated the explanatory note to:adjust the...

Last updated 02/02/2018
Inaugural Domestic Commercial Vessel Industry Advisory Committee meeting

The aim of the committee is to provide a consultation forum between AMSA and Class 1 and 2 operators and boat builders for vessel safety and operational matters.The meeting was chaired by...

Last updated 13/10/2017
Revised Consultation of Marine Order 3—Seafarer Certification

It provides the framework for:training and qualificationrevalidation and endorsement of Certificates of competency for masters, deck and engineer officersCertificates of proficiency for...

Last updated 30/10/2017
The MV Haixun 01 visits Australia

The exercise also involved personnel from the Rescue Coordination Centre and was an opportunity to share information and strengthen ties between the maritime agencies.The exercise...

Last updated 22/11/2017
AMSA to host Asia-Pacific maritime safety forum

APHoMSA was established in 1996 in order to assist in promoting safe, secure shipping and a clean maritime environment within the Asia-Pacific region by bringing together senior maritime...

Last updated 13/10/2017
Helicopter to rescue passengers from Russian vessel in Antarctica

The Aurora Australis advised RCC Australia it would be at risk of becoming beset by ice itself if it continued to make further rescue attempts.The Aurora Australis made attempts yesterday...

Last updated 15/12/2017
Search and rescue of passenger vessel beset in ice continues

AMSA’s Rescue Coordination Centre Australia (RCC Australia) remains in regular contact with the vessel, MV Akademik Shokalski, which is experiencing very strong winds and limited visibility...

Last updated 15/12/2017
Media Statement: Australia re-elected to International Maritime Organization

Australia was elected in Category C of the IMO Council at the IMO’s 28th Assembly in London, which meets every two years.Category C consists of ‘20 IMO Members with a special interest in...

Last updated 15/12/2017