News and media releases

Discover the latest developments and news updates from AMSA. See our information for journalists and members of the media.

Outcomes from the 68th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee

Published 19/05/2015

The 68th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) was held in London last week.

Works underway at Cape Byron Lighthouse

Published 12/05/2015

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is currently undertaking renovation and upgrade works at the Cape Byron Lighthouse in New South Wales.

Solo yachtsman rescued in Whitsundays after yacht sinks

Published 10/05/2015

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has coordinated the rescue of a solo sailor this morning after he activated a distress beacon when his yacht sank in the southern Whitsundays.

Four rescued after yacht grounding on South Australian reef

Published 10/05/2015

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has coordinated the rescue of four people who abandoned a yacht after it grounded north of Beachport, South Australia.

Kit to assist commercial vessel owners meet safety deadline

Published 07/05/2015

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and the University of Tasmania’s Australian Maritime College (AMC) have launched a resource kit to help industry and commercial vessel operators comply with revised operational safety requirements.

Two people rescued from liferaft off Tasmanian coast

Published 23/04/2015

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority coordinated the search and rescue of two people after their fishing vessel sank off the east coast of Tasmania.

Five people rescued off Queensland coast this morning

Published 23/04/2015

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority coordinated the search and rescue of five people off the central Queensland coast this morning.

Wreckage found in search for missing aircraft in Queensland

Published 20/04/2015

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) advises that the wreckage of an overdue single engine aircraft has been located about 39km north west of Gympie.

Search continues today for missing plane

Published 20/04/2015

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is continuing the search today for an overdue single engine aircraft near Gympie in Queensland.

Search to continue tomorrow for missing plane

Published 19/04/2015

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) will continue the search tomorrow (Monday, 20 April) for an overdue single engine aircraft north west of Gympie in Queensland.

AMSA continues search for missing plane

Published 19/04/2015

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) continues to coordinate a search for an overdue single engine aircraft to the north west of Gympie, Queensland.

AMSA seeks public help in search for missing plane

Published 19/04/2015

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is coordinating a search for an overdue single engine aircraft to the north west of Gympie, Queensland.

AMSA recognises Royal Australian Navy marine technician training

Published 17/04/2015

The Royal Australian Navy's high standards of training have been recognised, with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority providing equivalence for RAN marine technicians to meet competency requirements for the Australian domestic commercial vessel fleet.

Search for man overboard concluded

Published 15/04/2015

A search for a man overboard from a bulk carrier, east of Fraser Island in Queensland, has been suspended at last light today following an extensive search operation and supporting expert medical advice.

Joint Media Release: Hazardous and Noxious Substance (HNS) incident response capability

Published 14/04/2015

In a maritime environmental emergency having access to accurate, real time information is vital to mounting an effective response.

AMSA coordinates rescue of pair after light air crash

Published 02/04/2015

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has coordinated the rescue of two people after their light aircraft crashed south west of Camden in New South Wales.

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Have your say—Safety of navigation and radio equipment

Published 04/09/2019

We want your feedback on proposed changes to safety of navigation and radio equipment.

Have your say—Vessel reporting systems

Published 04/09/2019

We want your feedback on proposed changes to vessel reporting systems.

AMSA update August edition

Published 02/09/2019

Catch up on maritime news this month.

More SMS Workshop locations announced

Published 28/08/2019

When was the last time you reviewed your vessel’s safety management system?

Have your say—safety on passenger vessels

Published 26/08/2019

Over the next eight weeks we want to hear what you think about enhancing safety management on passenger vessels.

Fishing for safety video release

Published 22/08/2019

We are pleased to announce the official release of the video Fishing for Safety: Creating a Safety Management System.

People in maritime—Senior Constable Jodie Rowell

Published 22/08/2019

For this edition of people in maritime, we talk to Senior Constable Jodie Rowell.

People in maritime—Megan Arnott

Published 19/08/2019

Another article in our series of people in maritime. This time we talk to Megan Arnott who started her career at the Australian Maritime College.

July incident report

Published 19/08/2019

Nine serious incidents were reported during July 2019.

Tender now open for YM Efficiency salvage

Published 09/08/2019

Preparations are underway to secure a contract for recovery of containers that fell overboard southeast of Newcastle last year from the cargo ship YM Efficiency, owned by Taiwanese company Yang Ming.

Opening of our Coffs Harbour office

Published 09/08/2019

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Michael McCormack, officially opened AMSA’s new office in Coffs Harbour this week.

Tender operations

Published 07/08/2019

There are special arrangements for vessels which meet the definition of ‘tender’ under the national law.

IMO Secretary-General visits Australia

Published 07/08/2019

We were honoured last week to host a visit from Mr Kitack Lim, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General.

Have your say—proposed changes to domestic commercial vessel seafarer certificates

Published 05/08/2019

We want your feedback on proposed changes to Australian near coastal seafarer certificates.

Register for an SMS Workshop—locations across the country

Published 01/08/2019

Register now for a safety management system (SMS) workshop.

Working Boats issue 16 is now available

Published 31/07/2019

The July 2019 edition of Working Boats shines a spotlight on creating safe workplaces, as well as some examples of what can go wrong when safety isn’t at the forefront.

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Focused inspection campaign—float-free EPIRBs

Published 19/01/2021

Over the period of 1 February to 30 April 2021, marine inspectors will be conducting an inspection...

Australia re-elected to the IMO Council

Published 06/01/2020

Australia was successfully re-elected to Category B of the International Maritime Organization (IMO...

Australia Post outlets are closed in multiple smoke and fire affected areas of Australia

Published 06/01/2020

Unfortunately this means that our ability to get approved certificates and permissions to our...

SMS workshops—2020 Queensland registrations now open

Published 03/01/2020

Commercial fishing operators in North Queensland are invited to book their spot at a safety...

Electrical safety on your vessel

Published 20/12/2019

From 1 January 2020, there is a new standard for electrical requirements on domestic commercial...

AMSA year in review 2019

Published 20/12/2019

Did you know we helped save the lives of 234 people in distress in 2019? Or that our AMSA Response...

Marine order changes commencing in 2020

Published 19/12/2019

Additional information reminding industry of Marine orders and International Maritime Organisation...

Image of YM Efficiency and the containers

Contract signed for YM Efficiency pollution clean-up operation

Published 18/12/2019

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has signed a contract to remove the pollution...

Contract signed for YM Efficiency pollution clean-up operation

Published 18/12/2019

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has signed a contract to remove the pollution...

Tell us what you think about passenger safety and Marine order 504

Published 16/12/2019

We are making changes to Marine order 504 to improve passenger safety on domestic commercial...

Michelle Grech receiving the Bob Campbell prize for best presentation at the Pacific 2019 conference

Michelle Grech awarded the Bob Campbell prize for best presentation

Published 13/12/2019

Michelle Grech, Manager Vessel Operations, Australian Maritime Safety Authority, was awarded the...

Moreton Bay rescue a timely reminder to hire and drive operators

Published 12/12/2019

Six tourists had to be rescued from a busy shipping channel in Moreton Bay over the weekend after...

Passenger safety sticker available

Published 09/12/2019

Do you carry passengers on your domestic commercial vessel?

SMS Workshops—registrations now open for Ayr Queensland

Published 04/12/2019

Register now for the last SMS workshop for 2019 in Ayr, Queensland on 10 December.

Countdown to low sulphur fuel cap

Published 04/12/2019

From 1 January 2020, the sulphur content in marine fuel will decrease from 3.50 per cent m/m to 0....

Vessel Traffic Services award: nominations now open

Published 03/12/2019

Nominations are now open for our inaugural Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) award.

Yacht near a differential global positioning system

AMSA update—November edition

Published 29/11/2019

Catch up on maritime news.

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