News and media releases

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.

AMSA update July edition

Published 30/07/2019

Catch up on maritime news this month.

People in maritime—Justine Arnold

Published 30/07/2019

Another article in our series of people in maritime. This time we talk to marine scientist Justine Arnold.

Reviewing our approach to how we develop standards for domestic commercial vessels

Published 23/07/2019

To ensure standards remain fit for purpose for the domestic industry, we are reviewing our approach to setting standards.

Have your say on managing the risk of fatigue

Published 18/07/2019

Are you concerned about fatigue while working at sea?

People in maritime—Dr Kirsten Abernethy

Published 18/07/2019

We have published another article in our series of people in maritime.

e-Navigation Underway 2019 Asia-Pacific—an annual regional conference

Published 17/07/2019

The 2019 e-navigation Underway Asia-Pacific Conference is being held from 2-3 September 2019

Reduce your impact on the marine environment

Published 15/07/2019

The marine environment is a precious natural asset.

Grand dame celebrates 160 years

Published 15/07/2019

Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse, one of Australia’s magnificent heritage light stations still in operation, turns 160 years old today.

Australian Autonomous Vessel Forum 2019

Published 10/07/2019

We want to talk to people about the regulation of autonomous and remotely operated vessels, and invite industry input at our national forum on 19–20 September 2019.

Our new Diversity and inclusion plan 2019–22

Published 08/07/2019

Our new Diversity and inclusion plan 2019–22 outlines our commitment to increase workforce diversity and inclusion to maximise employee wellbeing and productivity going forward.

People in maritime

Published 04/07/2019

We’re rolling out stories from people who are making a difference at our new People in maritime page.

Cargo ship heading away towards the middle of the ocean

World Marine AtoN Day (1 July) shines light on future of Australia’s navigation services

Published 01/07/2019

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is using World Marine Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Day to highlight the emerging trends and drivers that will influence navigation services in our waters over the next decade.

Shining a light on modern AtoNs

Published 01/07/2019

Long before Australia’s earliest lighthouse was built at Vaucluse, NSW in 1818, European mariners were guided by onshore fires lit to navigate their ships to safety.

Have your say on changes to Marine Order 27

Published 04/09/2023

Have your say on proposed changes to Marine Order 27 – relating to safety of navigation and...

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...

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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.