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June 2025 News article banner indicating 82 incidents including 13 serious incidents

June 2025 marine incident report

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There were 82 reported marine incidents reported involving domestic commercial vessels in June.
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2025-26 National Compliance Plan out now

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Learn how AMSA is targeting key risks in safety, welfare, and pollution prevention in our annual…
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Improving international shipping waste management at Australian ports 

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A joint trial has helped shape new approaches to recycling waste from visiting ships.
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May 2025 marine incident report

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There were 104 reported marine incidents reported involving domestic commercial vessels in May.
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Revised Marine Order 28 to commence 1 September 2025

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The revised Marine Order 28 (Operations standards and procedures) 2025 willcome
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Marine Incident Report 2024 now available

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AMSA’s annual incident report provides a safety snapshot of domestic and international vessels in…
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Changes to national law general exemptions from 1 July 2025: check your eligibility

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Several national law general exemptions have been reissued for a period of 3 to 5 years with…
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Marine safety lesson

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Excessive speed leads to collision and passenger injuries
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Tackling marine plastic litter this month and beyond

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Join AMSA this month to stop marine plastic litter for good.
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Updated exemption 24 for emergency service vessels 

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Some changes for emergency service vessels will come into effect on 1 July 2025. Find out if you’re…
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MinRes Airlie, a 123.8-metre transhipper and one of the two largest new domestic commercial vessels built in 2023–24, shown operating at sea. The red vessel features large onboard bulk handling infrastructure and is part of a matched pair with MinRes Coolibah.

Australia’s domestic fleet: 2024 New build trends report

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The future of Australia’s domestic commercial fleet is here — and it’s bigger, smarter, and more…
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Maritime Labour Convention report released

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AMSA has released the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) Annual Report 2024, offering a detailed…
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World Oceans Day 2025: sustaining what sustains us

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This World Oceans Day, AMSA proudly supports the global theme ‘Sustaining what sustains us’,…
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April 2025 marine incident report

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There were 112 reported marine incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in April.
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New safety management system requirements now in effect

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New safety management system (SMS) requirements come into effect for domestic commercial vessels (…
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AMSA joins global efforts to improve life at sea

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Australia has played a key role in strengthening international protections for seafarers at the 5th…
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March incident report indicating 96 incidents reported including 20 serious incidents

March 2025 marine incident reports

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There were 96 reported marine incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in March.
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Changes to Marine Order 504 – is your SMS ready for 1 June?

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Now is the time to check your safety management system (SMS) and start preparing for the updated…
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Boating insights podcast with Linda Berryman: Essential MMSI number information

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Linda Berryman talks maritime safety on the Boating Insights podcast.
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AMSA supports Mission to Seafarers Newcastle 150th anniversary

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AMSA is proud to sponsor the gala dinner to recognise the vital work of Mission to Seafarers (MTS)…
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Have your say on changes to Marine Order 27

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Have your say on proposed changes to Marine Order 27 – relating to safety of navigation and radio…
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Out now! Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 18—Safe working conditions and practices

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Shipboard tasks such as working at heights, mooring, and rigging ladders are considered high‑risk
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Infographic data for August marine incident report. 78 incidents. 23 serious.

August 2023 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson

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There were 78 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in August.
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Have your say on standards for safety equipment carriage on domestic commercial vessels

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We want to know what you think about proposed changes to standards for the carriage of safety…
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AMSA beacon expert speaks on latest podcast episode of Rescued

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Episode 6 of the Rescued podcast looks at personal locator beacons, two-way communications, and the…
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Incident report September 2023 - 84 incidents reported, 23 serious

September 2023 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson

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There were 84 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in September.
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New guidelines for marine adventure tourism operators

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AMSA has released new safety guidelines for marine adventure tourism operations.
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WA Government passes National Law Application Bill

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The Western Australian Government has passed a bill to apply the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial…
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Infographic showing reporting data for October. 92 incidents reported. 2 very serious. 27 serious.

October 2023 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson

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There were 92 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in October.
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AMSA participates in Australian Seafarers’ Welfare Council meeting and Port Welfare Committee forum

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AMSA representatives recently chaired and participated in the Australian Seafarers’ Welfare Council…
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New Marine Order 12 in effect 1 January 2024

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Following public consultation earlier this year, a revised Marine Order 12 (Construction —…
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New Marine Order 27 (Safety of navigation and radio equipment) in effect 1 January 2024

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Following public consultation earlier this year, a revised Marine Order 27 relating to navigation…
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79 incidents reported, 30 serious

November 2023 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson

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There were 79 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in November.
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New guidance on bringing a vessel to Australia or going on an overseas voyage 

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If you are considering bringing a vessel to Australia or taking a domestic commercial vessel on an…
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New limits of operational area come into effect in Tasmania

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From Saturday 23 December 2023 changes to declared areas of sheltered waters in some areas of…
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Government contracts open for lighthouse maintenance

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9 tender opportunities are now open on AusTender for regional maintenance, and technical support
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