News and media releases

Discover the latest developments and news updates from AMSA.

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Shipping plan aims to deliver improved marine protection

Published 15/07/2019

AMSA has released the 2019 Review of the North-East Shipping Management Plan (NESMP) to enhance the protection of the Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait and Coral Sea region.

Catamaran capsize off the Newcastle coast

Published 11/07/2019

AMSA has completed search and rescue operations following the capsize of a catamaran in rough seas off Newcastle with five people on board, including a teenage girl.

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 number of deficiencies relating to the working conditions of the crew under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006.

MV Jawan released from detention for repair voyage

Published 20/12/2018

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) released the livestock vessel MV Jawan from detention this afternoon after the vessel completed a sea trial within the Port of Portland.

MV Jawan’s Australian Certificate for the Carriage of Livestock revoked

Published 10/12/2018

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has revoked the Australian Certificate for the Carriage of Livestock (ACCL) for the Panamanian flagged livestock carrier, MV Jawan, because the vessel’s approved stability data cannot be relied upon when the vessel is loaded.

AMSA to deploy drones to assess YM Efficiency containers

Published 09/11/2018

On Thursday, 8 November, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) signed a contract to commence operations with Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicles (ROUVs) to investigate the containers lost from the YM Efficiency.

Paramedic winches injured woman out of the cave

Rescue of solo yachtsman Abhilash Tomy in the Indian Ocean

Published 01/11/2018

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) received confirmation that the French fisheries patrol vessel, FPV Osiris successfully located and rescued Abhliash Tomy who is reported to be in a stable condition.

23 October Townsville four men rescued from life raft

Four men rescued at night after sinking off Townsville

Published 25/10/2018

In the early hours of Sunday morning, 23 October, AMSA coordinated the rescue of four people from their sinking vessel about 90 kilometres north-east of Townsville.

Rescue of French solo yachtsman, Indian Ocean

Published 23/10/2018

AMSA coordinated the search and rescue operation for a French solo yachtsman in the Indian Ocean approximately 1300 kilometres south west of Perth, Western Australia.

Update on rescue of solo yachtsman Abhliash Tomy in the Indian Ocean

Published 25/09/2018

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) received confirmation that the French fisheries patrol vessel, FPV Osiris successfully located and rescued Abhliash Tomy who is reported to be in a stable condition.

Search for solo yachtsman Abhilash Tomy in the Indian Ocean

Published 24/09/2018

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is coordinating a multi-national search and rescue response after being notified of injured solo yachtsman Abhilash Tomy.

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 mandatory on certain types of commercial vessel.

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 kilometres north of Darwin.

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 Shandong Hai Wang for 12 months after it was discovered that crew had been deliberately underpaid.

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 Monday and detained the vessel because AMSA suspected the vessel to be unseaworthy, substandard and a threat to the marine environment.

Ship garbage recycling pilot wraps up at Port of Brisbane

Published 20/06/2018

A pilot project to investigate the feasibility of recycling garbage from international ships has wrapped up at the Port of Brisbane. The Brisbane pilot was conducted by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (Agriculture) and Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL).

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New air pollution regulations from 1 January 2023

Published 02/12/2022

From 1 January 2023, there are new regulations relating to air pollution from vessels.

The November edition of AMSA update is out now

Published 01/12/2022

Find out what's been happening.

Help shape international requirements for fishing gear marking and reporting

Published 28/11/2022

According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), by 2050, the quantity of plastics in the oceans will outweigh fish.

Consultation feedback report is now available — amendments to National Law Regulations and cost recovery

Published 28/11/2022

Updated marine notice: guidance on Oil Record Book

Published 18/11/2022

We have issued an updated marine notice providing guidance on the recording of operations in the Oil Record Book Part I.

Have your say on proposed changes to operational safety requirements

Published 15/11/2022

We are now inviting feedback from industry on a range of proposed changes to Marine Order 504, which contains certificate of operation and operational safety requirements for domestic commercial vessels.

Catherine Hindley and Michelle Grech DCN Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards 2022

Supporting seafarer welfare—the DCN Maritime and Shipping Awards 2022

Published 11/11/2022

Congratulations to Catherine Hindley of Wave Shipping, who received the Seafarers Welfare Award last night at the DCN Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards 2022.

The November edition of AMSA update is out now

Published 10/11/2022

Find out what's been happening.

Focus on pollution prevention – domestic commercial vessel education campaign

Published 04/11/2022

Between 17 October and 16 December 2022, we will be focusing our attention on the prevention of pollution from domestic commercial vessels.

Out now! Outcome report – planned maintenance focused inspection campaign

Published 20/10/2022

Between 15 January and 28 February 2022, we conducted a focused inspection campaign on planned maintenance. Along with our standard port State control (PSC) and flag State control (FSC) inspections, our inspectors asked specific questions about planned maintenance.

Out now! Outcome report – hours of work and rest focused inspection campaign

Published 20/10/2022

Between 1 May and 17 June 2022, we conducted a focused inspection campaign on hours of work and rest. Along with our standard port State control (PSC) and flag State control (FSC) inspections, specific questions about hours of work and rest were asked by our inspectors.

Updated marine notice on exhaust gas cleaning systems in Australian waters

Published 17/10/2022

We have issued an updated marine notice on requirements for the use of exhaust gas cleaning systems in Australian waters.

Today is Wear Your Lifejacket to Work Day

Published 07/10/2022

Across Australia and New Zealand, people are wearing their lifejackets to work today. This is to recognise the National Safe Boating week 2022 theme of ‘Lifejackets save lives’.

Lifejacket Upkeep

Published 06/10/2022

Dr Paul Luckin, AMSA’s survivability expert, on the importance of lifejackets.

How to wear your most valuable accessory – your lifejacket

Published 05/10/2022

Lifejackets may seem simple to wear, but in the case of an emergency it’s easy to get confused. And this National Safe Boating Week we urge you to get to know your lifejacket so it can do its job – save your life.

Keep your lifejacket in top condition

Published 05/10/2022

It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions for it to work when you need it to.

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Out now! Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 18—Safe working conditions and practices

Published 27/09/2023

New air pollution regulations from 1 January 2023

Published 02/12/2022

From 1 January 2023, there are new regulations relating to air pollution from vessels.

The November edition of AMSA update is out now

Published 01/12/2022

Find out what's been happening.

Help shape international requirements for fishing gear marking and reporting

Published 28/11/2022

According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), by 2050, the quantity of plastics in...

Consultation feedback report is now available — amendments to National Law Regulations and cost recovery

Published 28/11/2022

Updated marine notice: guidance on Oil Record Book

Published 18/11/2022

We have issued an updated marine notice providing guidance on the recording of operations in the...

Have your say on proposed changes to operational safety requirements

Published 15/11/2022

We are now inviting feedback from industry on a range of proposed changes to Marine Order 504,...

Supporting seafarer welfare—the DCN Maritime and Shipping Awards 2022

Published 11/11/2022

Congratulations to Catherine Hindley of Wave Shipping, who received the Seafarers Welfare Award...

The November edition of AMSA update is out now

Published 10/11/2022

Find out what's been happening.

Focus on pollution prevention – domestic commercial vessel education campaign

Published 04/11/2022

Between 17 October and 16 December 2022, we will be focusing our attention on the prevention of...

Out now! Outcome report – planned maintenance focused inspection campaign

Published 20/10/2022

Between 15 January and 28 February 2022, we conducted a focused inspection campaign on planned...

Out now! Outcome report – hours of work and rest focused inspection campaign

Published 20/10/2022

Between 1 May and 17 June 2022, we conducted a focused inspection campaign on hours of work and...

Updated marine notice on exhaust gas cleaning systems in Australian waters

Published 17/10/2022

We have issued an updated marine notice on requirements for the use of exhaust gas cleaning systems...

Today is Wear Your Lifejacket to Work Day

Published 07/10/2022

Across Australia and New Zealand, people are wearing their lifejackets to work today. This is to...

Lifejacket Upkeep

Published 06/10/2022

Dr Paul Luckin, AMSA’s survivability expert, on the importance of lifejackets.

How to wear your most valuable accessory – your lifejacket

Published 05/10/2022

Lifejackets may seem simple to wear, but in the case of an emergency it’s easy to get confused. And...

Keep your lifejacket in top condition

Published 05/10/2022

It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions for it to...

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