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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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AMSA seeks public assistance in search for missing aircraft

Published 13/07/2011

AMSA’s Rescue Coordination Centre—Australia (RCC Australia) has concerns for the safety of five persons from Victoria, on board an aircraft flying in NSW today—from Swan Hill to White Cliffs (80 km North of Wilcannia).

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Joint media release: Greater safeguards for the reef as world's largest ship tracking system extends its reach

Published 01/07/2011

A multi-million-dollar ship tracking system has been extended to cover the entire Great Barrier Reef from the Torres Strait to Bundaberg, a measure which will prevent maritime accidents and safeguard one of Australia’s most precious environmental icons.

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Improving search and rescue in the Pacific region

Published 13/06/2011

Last week Australia hosted the Fourth Pacific Regional Maritime Search and Rescue workshop in Cairns.

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Search for missing aircraft in Torres Strait concludes

Published 02/03/2011

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s Rescue Coordination Centre—Australia (RCC) has concluded a search for a missing aircraft with a 37-year-old male pilot on board.

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AMSA seeks public assistance in search for missing aircraft

Published 05/02/2011

AMSA’s Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC) is currently coordinating a search for a missing light aircraft which is overdue on a flight from The Oaks, near Sydney to Pooncarie, NSW.

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IMO Secretary-General Mr Koji Sekimizu

Australia hosts farewell reception for the IMO Secretary-General

Published 27/10/2015

On 21 October, Australia hosted a special farewell function in honour of the current International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General, Mr Koji Sekimizu at Australia House in London.

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Domestic Commercial Vessel Industry Advisory Committee meeting attendees, Brisbane

Inaugural Domestic Commercial Vessel Industry Advisory Committee meeting

Published 19/10/2015

The inaugural Domestic Commercial Vessel Industry Advisory Committee meeting was held in Brisbane last Wednesday, with passenger and trading vessel operators and boat builders contributing to the membership of the group.

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2015 Australian Search and Rescue Award recipients - Port Stephens Volunteer Marine Rescue crew - pictured with AMSA CEO Mick Kinley, Brisbane

Volunteers recognised with Australian Search and Rescue Award

Published 16/10/2015

Volunteers from Port Stephens have been awarded the 2015 Australian Search and Rescue Award for their bravery and seamanship during a rescue operation to save two people from a yacht in cyclonic weather conditions.

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(L-R) Mike Mrdak, Secretary, Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development; Stuart Richey AM, Chairman, AMSA; The Hon Warren Truss MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development; and Mick Kinley, Chief Executive

AMSA celebrates World Maritime Day 2015

Published 25/09/2015

This week, Australia celebrated the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) World Maritime Day 2015 by participating in events around the globe.

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100 years of national management of lighthouses

100 years of national management of lighthouses

Published 01/07/2015

1 July 2015 is the centenary of the Australian Government's management of lighthouses and other aids to navigation in Australian waters.

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Day of the seafarer 25 June

Day of the Seafarer 2015

Published 25/06/2015

Today is the International Day of the Seafarer and we’re sharing the #CareerAtSea stories of some of our employees.

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Paul MacGillivary presents at the MLC, 2006 seminar

AMSA conducts Maritime Labour Convention training in Indonesia

Published 18/06/2015

Earlier this month we provided Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) training in Jakarta, Indonesia. Australia is a signatory to the MLC, 2006 which provides working and living standards for the world’s 1.4 million seafarers.

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Brad Groves being congratulated on his appointment as MSC Chairman

AMSA General Manager elected Chairman of international Maritime Safety Committee

Published 15/06/2015

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s (AMSA) Navigation Safety and International Relations General Manager Brad Groves has been elected as Chairman of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) for 2016.

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Resource kit launch, Hobart

Safety management resource kit launched

Published 01/06/2015

In May we launched the Risk and Safety Management Workshop Resource Kit in Hobart. In partnership with the Australian Maritime College, the kit is designed to help commercial vessel operators and crew tailor a safety management system for their operation.

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AMSA to deliver full range of services for domestic maritime industry

AMSA to deliver full range of services for domestic maritime industry

Published 29/05/2015

Transport Ministers representing all states and territories decided in November 2014 that the Australian Maritime Safety Authority will assume responsibility for full delivery of services and funding for domestic commercial vessels by July 2019, with a two year transition period commencing in July 2017.

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16th Asia-Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies session held in China

Published 29/04/2015

The 16th session of the Asia-Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies (APHoMSA) forum was held in Shenzhen, China from 21-23 April 2015, bringing together senior maritime officials from across the Asia-Pacific region to discuss issues of mutual interest.

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(L-R): Ms Jane Halton PSM, Secretary of the Department of Finance; the Hon. Michael McCormack MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance; Alex Schultz-Altmann, Manager, Ship Inspection and Registration, Ship Safety Division, AMSA

AMSA wins risk management award

Published 24/04/2015

On Thursday 16 April 2015, AMSA was presented with an award as a joint winner in the Australian Government Department of Finance Comcover Awards for Excellence in Risk Management.

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The plaque unveiling ceremony: (L-R) Karl Rowbottom, one of the last lighthouse keepers on the island; Elaine Bell, great granddaughter of George Johnston (the first lighthouse superintendent); and Carol Jackson

Tasman Island Lighthouse Open Day

Published 21/04/2015

On Saturday 11 April AMSA supervised the opening of the Tasman Island lighthouse to the public. The lighthouse was built in 1906 from prefabricated cast iron pieces shipped from Birmingham UK and hauled by horse up the 200-metre cliff face.

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AMSA Marine Surveyor Tat Yeung instructs officers participating in the port State control course

AMSA surveyors provide maritime safety support to Indonesia

Published 30/03/2015

AMSA is continuing to work with the Indonesian Directorate General of Sea Transportation (DGST) to provide maritime safety support consistent with the Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control in the Asia-Pacific Region (known as the Tokyo MOU).

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AMSA Search and Rescue Officers manning our stand at the airshow

Come visit us at the Australian International Airshow!

Published 26/02/2015

If you're visiting the Australian International Airshow at Avalon Airport, Victoria over the next few days, make sure you stop by the AMSA stand in Exhibition Hall 1 and talk to one of our Search and Rescue Officers.

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David Penny meeting with the Director General of Sea Transportation

Australia-Indonesia maritime cooperation continues

Published 06/02/2015

Australia's close cooperation with Indonesia continues in multiple areas of common interest. David Penny, Manager Ship Safety Division North & East, undertook a mission to Indonesia from 25-31 January as part of a regular program of coordination in the delivery of the Indonesia Transport Safety Assistance Package (ITSAP) program.

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Day of the seafarer

Day of the seafarer 2022

Published 22/06/2022

Our voyage – then and now, share your journey

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2018 Australian Search and Rescue Awards

Published 14/09/2018

Every year the National Search and Rescue Council presents the Australian Search and Rescue Awards...

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Container buckled in the middle under other containers

Dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes handbook now available

Published 13/09/2018

The latest version of the dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes handbook is now available.

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ship with falling containers

Latest Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin is available

Published 11/09/2018

Issue 8 of the Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin sheds light on marine incident reporting and the...

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2018-19 Annual Regulatory Plan

Published 03/09/2018

Our latest regulatory plan provides details of planned changes to regulatory instruments.

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Transition to 2020 low sulphur fuel requirements

Published 02/09/2018

From 1 January 2020, all ships and vessels operating anywhere in the world will be required to use...

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Online ordering now available for publications

Published 13/08/2018

The process of ordering and paying for our chargeable publications has changed. You can now browse...

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Domestic seafarer on a boat facing towards another white domestic vessel in the distance

Not sure if you have a domestic commercial vessel?

Published 06/08/2018

Follow the steps to find out if your vessel is a domestic commercial vessel and the safety rules...

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AMSA Connect contact centre operator

Connect with us

Published 01/08/2018

We’re here to help you navigate new systems and processes.

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Float-free EPIRB

Float-free EPIRBs mandatory from January 2021

Published 26/07/2018

From 1 January 2021, float-free emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) will be...

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Float-free EPIRB

Transition to mandatory float-free EPIRBs

Published 26/07/2018

From 1 January 2021, float-free emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) will be...

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Yacht rescue Jepeda IV July 2018

Cargo ship rescues two Australians from stricken yacht

Published 23/07/2018

The Singapore-flagged cargo ship IVS Phinda has rescued two Australian sailors this morning 370...

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The Shandong Hai Wang ship out to sea

Bulk carrier banned for underpaying crew

Published 12/07/2018

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned the Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier MV...

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Domestic commercial vessel

No national system levy for three years

Published 02/07/2018

Deputy Prime Minister announces additional $10 million in funding.

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National Martime System. One system to navigate. One set of rules. One point of contact. One set of fees.

We’re delivering national system services

Published 01/07/2018

You can now access domestic commercial vessel services from one place—AMSA.

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MV Tobin at Yamba New South Wales in June 2018

Two arrested in Yamba and charged for operating an unseaworthy and substandard vessel

Published 29/06/2018

AMSA inspectors boarded the Australian-flagged MV Tomin in the Port of Yamba, New South Wales, on...

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New operational safety requirements

Published 27/06/2018

On 1 July 2018, the new Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements –...

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