News and media releases

Discover the latest developments and news updates from AMSA.

For media releases, please see the new AMSA Media Centre.

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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Update to Exemption 06 Marine Safety (Periodic survey, equipment certification, compass adjustment and liferaft servicing).

Published 11/01/2022

The new arrangements will provide greater flexibility to continue operating when liferafts are being serviced, repaired, or replaced.

AMSA services during the holiday season

Published 22/12/2021

During the holiday period from 25 December until 3 January, AMSA is closed for non-essential business.

Passenger vessel owner convicted for breaching safety standards

Published 22/12/2021

The owner of a passenger vessel which had numerous safety issues, who ignored a prohibition notice and continued to operate, was convicted in Gosford Local Court on 14 December 2021.

Now available – Monthly marine incident reports

Published 21/12/2021

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water.

New seafarer certificate format for masters, mates and engineers

Published 21/12/2021

From February 2022 AMSA will complete the transition to more durable, secure and portable certificates of competency for all seafarer certifications with the addition of the new plastic credit-card sized certificates of competency for masters, mates and engineers.

HF radiotelephone monitoring in Australia

Published 17/12/2021

From 1 January 2022, AMSA will provide 24-hour nationwide monitoring of high frequency (HF) radiotelephone distress, urgency and safety communications in Australia.

Now available - safety guidance for parasailing operators

Published 14/12/2021

We have released some new safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators.

Reminder — keep your certificates on board

Published 14/12/2021

We want to remind operators and masters that, where practical, you must always carry your vessel’s certificates and permissions on board.

Safety alert - Correct use of hydrostatic release units

New safety alert - hydrostatic release units

Published 13/12/2021

We have issued a new safety alert on the use of hydrostatic release units.

Every passenger counts

Published 13/12/2021

Regulation is in place to improve passenger safety on domestic commercial vessels. These measures were made in response to fatal and serious non-fatal incidents involving passengers falling overboard.

Australia relected to category B of the IMO council

Successful re-election into Category B of the IMO council

Published 11/12/2021

Australia is pleased to have been re-elected into the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), continuing our key role in international shipping.

New Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System to improve aviation safety

Published 07/12/2021

Get onboard for the 2022 Vessel Traffic Services award

2022 Vessel Traffic Services award opens for nominations

Published 26/11/2021

Nominations are now open for the Australian Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) award which recognises the outstanding contribution by a VTS during 2021. 

Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation – No.1 – October 2021

NEW! Safety lessons from a marine incident investigation report

Published 25/11/2021

Increased maximum draught for container vessels transiting Torres Strait

Published 11/11/2021

Bulk carriers, tankers and now container vessels can pass through Torres Strait with a maximum draught up to 12.5 metres, using AMSA’s under keel clearance management (UKCM) system.

Delivering on seafarers’ rights and welfare

Published 10/11/2021

A seafarers’ rights and welfare Code of Conduct for shipowners, operators, charterers and cargo owners.

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World Maritime Day 2022—New technologies for greener shipping

Published 29/09/2022

Australia is proud to join the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other shipping nations...

Update to Exemption 06 Marine Safety (Periodic survey, equipment certification, compass adjustment and liferaft servicing).

Published 11/01/2022

The new arrangements will provide greater flexibility to continue operating when liferafts are...

AMSA services during the holiday season

Published 22/12/2021

During the holiday period from 25 December until 3 January, AMSA is closed for non-essential...

Passenger vessel owner convicted for breaching safety standards

Published 22/12/2021

The owner of a passenger vessel which had numerous safety issues, who ignored a prohibition notice...

Now available – Monthly marine incident reports

Published 21/12/2021

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we...

New seafarer certificate format for masters, mates and engineers

Published 21/12/2021

From February 2022 AMSA will complete the transition to more durable, secure and portable...

HF radiotelephone monitoring in Australia

Published 17/12/2021

From 1 January 2022, AMSA will provide 24-hour nationwide monitoring of high frequency (HF)...

Now available - safety guidance for parasailing operators

Published 14/12/2021

We have released some new safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators.

Reminder — keep your certificates on board

Published 14/12/2021

We want to remind operators and masters that, where practical, you must always carry your vessel’s...

New safety alert - hydrostatic release units

Published 13/12/2021

We have issued a new safety alert on the use of hydrostatic release units.

Every passenger counts

Published 13/12/2021

Regulation is in place to improve passenger safety on domestic commercial vessels. These measures...

Successful re-election into Category B of the IMO council

Published 11/12/2021

Australia is pleased to have been re-elected into the Council of the International Maritime...

New Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System to improve aviation safety

Published 07/12/2021

2022 Vessel Traffic Services award opens for nominations

Published 26/11/2021

Nominations are now open for the Australian Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) award which recognises...

NEW! Safety lessons from a marine incident investigation report

Published 25/11/2021

Increased maximum draught for container vessels transiting Torres Strait

Published 11/11/2021

Bulk carriers, tankers and now container vessels can pass through Torres Strait with a maximum...

Delivering on seafarers’ rights and welfare

Published 10/11/2021

A seafarers’ rights and welfare Code of Conduct for shipowners, operators, charterers and cargo...

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