Consultations

Showing 21 - 40 of 2287 results

2014 Australian Search and Rescue Award winners announced

Since 1996, the National Search and Rescue Council, which is made up of representatives from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), Australian Defence Force and state and...

Last updated 15/03/2019
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 areas The Great Barrier...

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
Bunker delivery note requirements

MARPOL Annex VI and the Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983 require that specific information be included on the bunker delivery note, provided to a ship...

Last updated 08/05/2019
Australia and Fiji work together to fix maritime navigation equipment damaged by Tropical Cyclone Winston

The cyclone caused significant damage to the infrastructure of Fiji, including to a number of maritime aids to navigation and lighthouse sites. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (...

Last updated 19/03/2019
Appeals Tribunal upholds AMSA ship detention

AMSA detained the vessel OOCL Le Havre in Brisbane after a Port State Control inspection on 24 May found that its Safety Management System had failed to ensure crew had an adequate...

Last updated 19/03/2019
Mount Barney caretakers awarded search and rescue accolade

An initiative of the Australian National Search and Rescue Council (NATSAR), the accolade recognises an outstanding contribution to search and rescue activities in Australia. The NATSAR...

Last updated 19/03/2019
My Boat provides easy access to on-board safety standards

My Boat helps boat owners and operators understand their safety obligations and provides guidance on what might be required if they decide to upgrade or change their boat. Users can enter...

Last updated 19/03/2019
Search concluded for man overboard in Bass Strait

The passenger reportedly went overboard at 11.40pm on Friday during a voyage from Melbourne to Devonport, about 125km south of Melbourne. AMSA Search and Rescue was advised at 12.10am and...

Last updated 19/03/2019
AMSA recognises Royal Australian Navy marine technician training

Holders of RAN issued Certificates II and III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver 3 and 2 Near Coastal) will now be able to gain recognition of final assessments, sea service, task...

Last updated 19/03/2019
Joint Media Release: Hazardous and Noxious Substance (HNS) incident response capability

AMSA has identified the need for a dedicated incident response reconnaissance capability to be deployed to a vessel which is experiencing a HNS incident at sea. The National Plan for...

Last updated 20/03/2019
AMSA bans vessel from Australian ports for 12 months

Indonesian flagged container ship Red Rover (IMO8912900) was today issued with a direction not to enter or use any port in Australia for 12 months after being detained by AMSA three times...

Last updated 19/03/2019
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
Perth SES volunteers to take part in AMSA air observation course this weekend

Australia’s SES volunteers are often called on to undertake storm damage and land search operations, but they can also be called on to undertake search operations from the air. Trained SES...

Last updated 15/12/2017
AMSA Search and Rescue Officers take part in flight exercise

An aircraft is assigned to home in on the beacon and the observers on board are tasked to locate a person in distress. That’s the simulated scenario which three of AMSA’s Search and Rescue...

Last updated 15/12/2017
Visit Victoria’s lighthouses during International Lighthouse Weekend

To mark International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend on 17-18 August, AMSA is encouraging Victorian residents to visit their local lighthouse. AMSA operates four lighthouses that are...

Last updated 15/12/2017
AMSA consultation to streamline National System and reduce red tape—Adelaide

The National System for Domestic Commercial Vessels came into effect on July 1, 2013. AMSA Deputy Chief Executive Officer Mick Kinley said the National System had created one system for...

Last updated 14/03/2019
Tasman Island Lighthouse Open Day

The construction phase and later resupply efforts resulted in a number of fatal and near fatal accidents to both men and horses. Ex lighthouse keepers, their wives and children, often call...

Last updated 19/03/2019

« first
‹ previous
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
…
next ›
last »

Consultations

Open consultations

Have your say—make a submission

Consultation—Marine Order 97 (Marine pollution prevention – air pollution) Amendment Order 2019

Consultation—Maritime high frequency (HF) radiotelephone in Australia

Consultation on the draft 2019-20 Cost Recovery Implementation Statement

Provide feedback about AMSA

Past consultations

Closed consultations

Survey regime consultation

Consultation feedback on the national system transition

Consultation—Draft Marine Order 44—(Safe containers) 2019

Outcomes of consultation on short term marina accommodation

Changes to Marine Order 47 (Offshore Industry Units)

Proposed changes to Australian near coastal seafarer certificates

Consultation—Marine order 63—Vessel reporting systems

Consultation—Marine order 27—Safety of navigation and radio equipment

Have your say—Cape Byron lighthouse heritage management plan

Consultation—Marine order 21—Safety and emergency arrangements

Tell us how we could improve safety on passenger vessels

Consultation: alternatives to carrying a float-free EPIRB, for vessels less than 7.5 metres

Consultation—electrical safety on vessels

Consultation for draft AMSA Mandated Practical Assessments

Consultation—draft Marine Order 31 (SOLAS and vessel safety certification) 2019