News and media releases

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AMSA coordinates multi-agency response to medical emergency

Published 18/11/2020

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has successfully coordinated the medical evacuation of a seafarer who sustained serious injuries during an on board accident.

Seafarers return to pre-covid 19 contracts

Published 16/11/2020

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has announced that from 28 February 2021 the interim COVID arrangements which have permitted seafarers to serve longer than 11 months on-board ships will end.

AMSA orders cargo ship Brio Faith to repatriate seafarers who have been onboard for up to 20 months with no leave

Published 05/11/2020

Nine Chinese and Filipino seafarers, some who have been on board their Panama-flagged cargo ship Brio Faith for 20 months with no leave, will be reunited with their families after an intervention by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

AMSA response to damaged ship to avoid environmental impacts

Published 03/11/2020

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has successfully brought a damaged vessel into the Port of Geraldton.

Violent threats land unseaworthy tug boat owner in hot water

Published 19/10/2020

Anthony Roy Wolfe, the owner of MV Wallaroo – an unseaworthy, ex-navy tug boat – was convicted of hindering a Commonwealth public official in Cairns Magistrate Court on Tuesday, 13 October.

Ship banned for AUD $118,000 in unpaid crew wages

Published 17/09/2020

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has today banned the Panama-flagged bulk carrier AC Sesoda for deliberately underpaying its crew by more than AUD $118,000, which the ship’s operator attempted to conceal from authorities.

Commercial fishers asked for feedback on safety equipment requirements

Published 01/09/2020

The national regulator for commercial vessel operations in Australia, including commercial crabbers and bait fishers, is calling for industry feedback on a proposal to provide alternative safety equipment requirements for small fishing vessels operating in warm waters close to shore.

Australia bans bulk carrier Unison Jasper for underpaying seafarers

Published 29/08/2020

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has today banned the Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier Unison Jasper from Australian ports for six months.

Incident data helping to improve maritime safety

Published 14/08/2020

Release of the first domestic commercial vessel Annual Incident Report

Gold Coast boat share company fined for operating illegally

Published 06/08/2020

Gold Coast company, GC Princess Boatshare Pty Ltd, has been found guilty of operating a domestic commercial vessel unlawfully and fined $20,000 in the Southport Magistrates Court on Monday, 3 August 2020.

Sydney party boat company fined for operating illegally

Published 06/08/2020

Sydney company, MV Wolf Pty Ltd, has pleaded guilty to operating illegally and fined more than $15,000 in the Sydney Magistrates Court on 4 August 2020.

TW Hamburg banned from Australian ports for wage exploitation

Australia bans bulk carrier TW Hamburg for wage exploitation

Published 30/07/2020

Overnight the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) banned the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier TW Hamburg from Australian ports for 12 months.

Vessel Traffic Services recognised in inaugural awards

Published 28/07/2020

Hay Point Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Operator Warren Bath has been recognised for his coordination of an incident involving a bulk carrier by the inaugural VTS award.

Australia bans bulk carrier Agia Sofia for underpaying seafarers

Published 27/07/2020

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has today banned the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Agia Sofia from Australian ports for six months.

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AMSA launches campaign targeting container ships

Published 22/07/2020

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is launching a focused inspection campaign targeting cargo securing arrangements on container ships visiting Australian ports.

Ship Navios Unite loses three containers off Cape Leeuwin, WA

Published 26/06/2020

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is responding to an incident involving the loss of about three shipping containers from the Liberian-flagged container ship, Navios Unite.

Release of AMSA Compliance Strategy 2023-27

Published 31/01/2023

As evidence of its commitment to transparency and collaboration with industry, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has released its Compliance Strategy for the next four years.

December 2022 marine incident report

Published 27/01/2023

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New Marine Order 52 (Yachts and training vessels) from 1 January 2023

Published 21/12/2022

On 1 January 2023, Marine Order 52 (Yachts and training vessels) 2022 will come into effect.

AMSA services over the holidays

Published 19/12/2022

AMSA is closed during our end-of-year office shutdown period from 24 December 2022 to 2 January 2023 inclusive.

November 2022 marine incident report

Published 16/12/2022

Mick Kinley with Secretary-General of the IMO Kitack Lim

CEO attends 128th session of the IMO Council in London

Published 08/12/2022

This/last week AMSA CEO Mick Kinley attended the 128th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council in London as the Head of the Australian Delegation.

October 2022 marine incident report

Published 02/12/2022

New air pollution regulations from 1 January 2023

Published 02/12/2022

From 1 January 2023, there are new regulations relating to air pollution from vessels.

The November edition of AMSA update is out now

Published 01/12/2022

Find out what's been happening.

Help shape international requirements for fishing gear marking and reporting

Published 28/11/2022

According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), by 2050, the quantity of plastics in the oceans will outweigh fish.

Consultation feedback report is now available — amendments to National Law Regulations and cost recovery

Published 28/11/2022

Updated marine notice: guidance on Oil Record Book

Published 18/11/2022

We have issued an updated marine notice providing guidance on the recording of operations in the Oil Record Book Part I.

Have your say on proposed changes to operational safety requirements

Published 15/11/2022

We are now inviting feedback from industry on a range of proposed changes to Marine Order 504, which contains certificate of operation and operational safety requirements for domestic commercial vessels.

Catherine Hindley and Michelle Grech DCN Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards 2022

Supporting seafarer welfare—the DCN Maritime and Shipping Awards 2022

Published 11/11/2022

Congratulations to Catherine Hindley of Wave Shipping, who received the Seafarers Welfare Award last night at the DCN Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards 2022.

The November edition of AMSA update is out now

Published 10/11/2022

Find out what's been happening.

Focus on pollution prevention – domestic commercial vessel education campaign

Published 04/11/2022

Between 17 October and 16 December 2022, we will be focusing our attention on the prevention of pollution from domestic commercial vessels.

Have your say on the proposed changes to Marine Order 71

Published 29/03/2023

Release of AMSA Compliance Strategy 2023-27

Published 31/01/2023

As evidence of its commitment to transparency and collaboration with industry, the Australian...

December 2022 marine incident report

Published 27/01/2023

New Marine Order 52 (Yachts and training vessels) from 1 January 2023

Published 21/12/2022

On 1 January 2023, Marine Order 52 (Yachts and training vessels) 2022 will come into effect.

AMSA services over the holidays

Published 19/12/2022

AMSA is closed during our end-of-year office shutdown period from 24 December 2022 to 2 January...

November 2022 marine incident report

Published 16/12/2022

CEO attends 128th session of the IMO Council in London

Published 08/12/2022

This/last week AMSA CEO Mick Kinley attended the 128th session of the International Maritime...

October 2022 marine incident report

Published 02/12/2022

New air pollution regulations from 1 January 2023

Published 02/12/2022

From 1 January 2023, there are new regulations relating to air pollution from vessels.

The November edition of AMSA update is out now

Published 01/12/2022

Find out what's been happening.

Help shape international requirements for fishing gear marking and reporting

Published 28/11/2022

According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), by 2050, the quantity of plastics in...

Consultation feedback report is now available — amendments to National Law Regulations and cost recovery

Published 28/11/2022

Updated marine notice: guidance on Oil Record Book

Published 18/11/2022

We have issued an updated marine notice providing guidance on the recording of operations in the...

Have your say on proposed changes to operational safety requirements

Published 15/11/2022

We are now inviting feedback from industry on a range of proposed changes to Marine Order 504,...

Supporting seafarer welfare—the DCN Maritime and Shipping Awards 2022

Published 11/11/2022

Congratulations to Catherine Hindley of Wave Shipping, who received the Seafarers Welfare Award...

The November edition of AMSA update is out now

Published 10/11/2022

Find out what's been happening.

Focus on pollution prevention – domestic commercial vessel education campaign

Published 04/11/2022

Between 17 October and 16 December 2022, we will be focusing our attention on the prevention of...