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100 years after the Titanic

Published 11/04/2012

On the night of 14 April 1912, the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean and sank early the next morning.

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Strengthening search and rescue partnerships

Published 29/03/2012

Search and rescue officers from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s (AMSA) Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC Australia) will be in Burnie on Thursday (today) to discuss operational aspects of Australia’s search and rescue system, present hypothetical situations and undertake tabletop exercises with Tasmania police officers.

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AMSA locates missing aircraft

Published 20/03/2012

AMSA’s Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC Australia) has been conducting a search for an ultralight aircraft with two people onboard overdue on a training flight from Bundaberg in Queensland.

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AMSA seeks public assistance in search for missing aircraft

Published 19/03/2012

AMSA’s Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC Australia) has been advised that a single engine low wing ultra-light aircraft has failed to return to Bundaberg airport after a training flight.

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Australian government responds to Christmas Island oil spill

Published 09/01/2012

Yesterday, the general cargo vessel MV Tycoon broke its moorings in Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island. Severe weather has caused the vessel to founder today, spilling oil and phosphate very close to shore.

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Under keel clearance management (UKCM) system declared operational in Torres Strait

Published 16/12/2011

An advanced web-based system for enhancing the safety of deep draught vessels transiting Torres Strait has been declared ‘operational’ by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

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AMSA locates missing aircraft

Published 08/12/2011

AMSA’s Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC Australia) has been conducting a search for a light aircraft with one person onboard overdue on a flight from Roma to Dysart in Queensland.

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AMSA seeks public assistance in search for missing aircraft

Published 08/12/2011

AMSA’s Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC Australia) has concerns for the safety of a pilot on board a light aircraft flying in the region of Roma, Queensland.

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Ministerial media release: Australia's role in international shipping recognised by the IMO

Published 26/11/2011

Australia has been re-elected to second place on the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) reflecting our role as a key voice in international shipping.

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Tasmanian trio wins National Search and Rescue Award

Published 17/11/2011

Yesterday, the Governor of South Australia, His Excellency, Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR, joined members of the National Search and Rescue (SAR) Council in Adelaide to present the 2011 Australian SAR Award.

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Oil spill risk assessment released

Published 01/11/2011

A new risk assessment report has been released today as part of a 10 yearly review of Australia’s National Plan and National Maritime Emergency Response Arrangements.

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AMSA locates missing light aircraft

Published 18/08/2011

AMSA’s Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC Australia) has been conducting a search for a light aircraft with two people onboard in the region of Emerald, Queensland.

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AMSA seeks public assistance in search for missing aircraft

Published 18/08/2011

AMSA’s Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC Australia) has concerns for the safety of two men, on board a light aircraft flying in the region of Emerald, Queensland.

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AMSA locates missing helicopter

Published 28/07/2011

AMSA’s Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC Australia) has been conducting a search for a helicopter with one person onboard overdue on a flight from Big Rock Dam to Brooking Springs Station (near Fitzroy Crossing) in Western Australia.

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AMSA coordinating search for missing helicopter

Published 28/07/2011

AMSA’s Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC Australia) is currently conducting a search for a helicopter overdue on a flight from Big Rock Dam to Brooking Springs Station (near Fitzroy Crossing) in Western Australia.

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Missing aircraft located

Published 13/07/2011

AMSA’s Rescue Coordination Centre—Australia (RCC Australia) has successfully concluded a search for a missing aircraft en route from Swan Hill to White Cliffs.

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Every passenger counts—online information sessions

Published 27/10/2020

The new requirements for passenger vessels came into effect on the 31 May 2020.

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Closing the Gap in the maritime industry

Published 10/02/2016

As Australia considers the 2016 Closing the Gap report, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (...

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AMSA prohibits vessel from using Australian ports for second time

Published 07/02/2016

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has directed that the 86 metre general cargo ship...

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Four rescued from sinking yacht near King Island overnight

Published 04/02/2016

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has coordinated the rescue of four people on board...

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AMSA to adopt the Large Yacht Code for super yachts

Published 03/02/2016

From March 1, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) will adopt the Large Yacht Code for...

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AMSA Challenger CL-604 jet

Search and rescue boost as new capability comes online

Published 27/01/2016

Australia's search and rescue capabilities are being bolstered by a $640 million service contract...

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Fishermen rescued in the Timor Sea

Published 13/01/2016

Four Indonesian fishermen were recovered from a makeshift life raft this morning, after eight days...

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Local women leading the way in Torres Strait maritime safety

Published 09/12/2015

Two local women are breaking new ground in the maritime industry, in the Torres Strait region.

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Australia re-elected to IMO Council

Published 28/11/2015

Media statement
Warren Truss
Deputy Prime Minister
Minister for Infrastructure and Regional...

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Simon Luff (L) and David Lynn (R), Allways Shipping Pty Ltd; with Gary Prosser, Acting Chief Executive Officer, AMSA

Allways Shipping Pty Ltd—Lloyd’s List Australian Shipping and Maritime Industry’s Seafarer Welfare Award 2015

Published 27/11/2015

AMSA and the Australian Seafarers’ Welfare Council would like to congratulate David Lynn and Simon...

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AMSA CEO Mick Kinley, Able Seaman Vicente Somera, Mrs Lilibeth Somera, and HE Enrique Manalo, Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom

Able Seaman Mr Vicente Somera receives Certificate of commendation at Exceptional Bravery at Sea Award ceremony

Published 20/11/2015

A ceremony for the 2015 International Maritime Organization (IMO) Award for Exceptional Bravery at...

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Celebrate 140 years of the Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse

Published 16/11/2015

It's the Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse's 140th birthday and you're invited to join in the celebrations.

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Darwin man lucky to be rescued after using obsolete beacon

Published 11/11/2015

A Darwin boatie was lucky to be rescued on Tuesday after using an obsolete 121.5 MHz distress...

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Wreckage found in search for overdue helicopter

Published 09/11/2015

The wreckage of a Eurocopter helicopter with three people on board has been located south of...

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Coral Knight 1

AMSA’s ETV Coral Knight tests its emergency response capabilities

Published 09/11/2015

Between 31 October and 2 November AMSA’s Salvage and Intervention team coordinated pollution...

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Search continuing for overdue helicopter

Published 09/11/2015

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is continuing the search for three people, on board an...

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Search underway for overdue helicopter

Published 09/11/2015

AMSA Search and Rescue is coordinating the search for an overdue helicopter believed to be on a...

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