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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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Consultation on proposed changes to operational safety requirements for domestic commercial vessels

Published 17/04/2018

We are seeking your comments on the proposed changes to certificates of operation and the operational safety requirements for domestic commercial vessels (Marine Order 504).

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Release of the draft domestic commercial vessel levy rules and fees

Published 17/04/2018

The Department welcomes written submissions by Monday 30 April 2018.

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Authorities team up for search and rescue training exercise off Perth

Published 12/04/2018

A major search and rescue training exercise has taken place off Rottnest Island in Western Australia yesterday 11 April 2018 involving both state and federal authorities.

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Port State control report 2017

Published 11/04/2018

The Port State Control (PSC) Report for the 2017 calendar year is now available.

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Vessel garbage management survey

Published 11/04/2018

Have your say in our survey about mariners on ships’ garbage management practices onboard their vessels.

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Latest Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin available

Published 28/03/2018

Issue 7 of the Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin focuses on mental health among seafarers—an area of increasing concern.

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Container ship MSC Kia Ora banned from Australian ports

Published 26/03/2018

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has today banned the Liberian-flagged container ship MSC Kia Ora from Australian ports for three months after the operator failed to ensure crew were paid their wages in full and on time, and that critical equipment was maintained.

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Marine pollution

New garbage record books from 1 March 2018

Published 01/03/2018

For vessels required to use garbage record books, please note that they need to be in the new format from 1 March 2018.

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Update to exemption 06—periodic survey, equipment certification and compass adjustment

Published 26/02/2018

Exemption 06 allows vessel owners apply to us for an extension of time for certain surveys.

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Update to exemption 07—temporary operations

Published 26/02/2018

Exemption 07 allows vessel owners to apply to AMSA to operate temporarily without a certificate of survey, certificate of operation or load line certificate.

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Domestic commercial vessel

It’s business as usual until 1 July 2018

Published 20/02/2018

From 1 July 2018, we will deliver most services under the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety. Until then it’s business as usual—you can continue accessing services from your local marine safety agency.

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Simplifying the vessel survey regime

Published 31/01/2018

Following public consultation on options for a future approach to the domestic commercial vessel survey regime, AMSA released the final Regulation Impact Statement (RIS)—Survey under the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessels.

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Float free beacon attached to the frame of a vessel

Consultation on float-free EPIRB changes closed Friday 2 February

Published 30/01/2018

We've extended the consultation period for a further six weeks until Friday 2 February 2018 on the proposal to mandate the use of float-free emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs).

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Yacht crew rescued in Bass Strait

Published 16/01/2018

Six crew members were rescued from their racing yacht Hollywood Boulevard on Sunday 14 January 2018 about 150 kilometres east of Flinders Island in Bass Strait.

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We wish you a happy and safe holiday season

Published 22/12/2017

Our offices will be closed for the holidays from Saturday 23 December 2017 to Monday 1 January 2018, reopening on 2 January 2018.

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AMSA Aboard December 2017

Read the December issue of AMSA Aboard

Published 21/12/2017

The December issue of AMSA Aboard is now available.

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Marine order 98

Have your say – preventing pollution from anti-fouling chemicals

Published 28/11/2022

We are seeking your feedback on updates to Marine Order 98 (Marine pollution – anti-fouling systems...

Hutchwilco lifejacket recall

Published 01/04/2019

Lifejacket manufacturer Hutchwilco is recalling its ‘Fisher Vest’ lifejacket.

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AMSA detains ship for Maritime Labour Convention breaches

Published 28/03/2019

AMSA has detained the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Anna Elisabeth after an inspection revealed a...

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cape wickham lighthouse

Makeover for Australia’s tallest lighthouse

Published 25/03/2019

Work underway at King Island’s mighty Cape Wickham Lighthouse.

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GPS week counter rollover—6 April 2019

Published 20/03/2019

Now is a good time to check your system—particularly if it's an older one.

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LED lighting found to interfere with VHF-FM radio and AIS reception

Published 18/03/2019

The United States Coast Guard has sounded the alarm over the potential for light-emitting diode (...

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International Women's Day 2019

Women in maritime

Published 08/03/2019

Women have made significant contributions to the maritime industry even though only representing...

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Pollution and safety go hand in hand

Published 27/02/2019

Vessel owners and operators are the best people to assess the specific types of risks in their...

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Shining a light on Point Moore Lighthouse refurbishment

Published 22/02/2019

The distinctive red and white candy stripes of Geraldton’s iconic Point Moore Lighthouse are...

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Air emissions survey

Published 22/02/2019

We are conducting a survey to better understand air emissions from vessels in Australian waters and...

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Prepare to survive: Know the five

Published 20/02/2019

Maritime Safety Victoria (MSV) has partnered with AMSA to urge boaters and paddlers to carry a...

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The Australian Wooden Boat festival

Published 20/02/2019

The biennial Australian Wooden Boat Festival is being held in Hobart, Tasmania from 8-11 February...

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A Sailor’s Valentine

Published 14/02/2019

For sailors of old who were often out to sea for long periods of time, giving a gift on Valentine's...

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New Queensland Coastal Passage Plan

Published 08/02/2019

AMSA has issued the latest Queensland Coastal Passage Plan (QCPP) that prepares vessels for transit...

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Antifouling systems

Published 30/01/2019

Anti-fouling systems that contain organotin have been banned since 2008.

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December ship detentions

Published 14/01/2019

We detained six ships in December.

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Seagulls and boat

2019 Edition of the National Plan

Published 14/01/2019

The 2019 version of the National Plan for maritime environmental emergencies is now available.

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