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Free safety workshops for commercial vessels

Vessel owners will be guided by staff from AMSA to develop safety management systems.The workshops are designed to help operators identify and manage risks with the operation of a domestic...

Last updated 15/12/2017
Search resumes for missing aircraft near Katoomba

Nine helicopters from around NSW and AMSA’s Dornier 328 search and rescue plane from Essendon will search an area around Katoomba airfield from 0730 (AEDT).The initial search will focus on...

Last updated 15/12/2017
Four rescued from sinking yacht near King Island overnight

AMSA Search and Rescue received a call for assistance at 1.51am (AEDT) via VHF radio from those on board the yacht reporting a steering failure.Soon after the yacht reported it was taking...

Last updated 15/12/2017
Solo kayaker rescued east of Coffs Harbour

AMSA Search and Rescue officers were contacted by the International Emergency Response Centre in the United States about 10.30am (AEDT) on Monday when the kayaker activated the SOS function...

Last updated 19/12/2017
Wreckage found in search for overdue helicopter

Sadly, there were no survivors on board the helicopter, which departed Breeza, south-west of Tamworth on Saturday evening.One of ten search helicopters located the wreckage, south of...

Last updated 15/12/2017
Helicopter emergency landing in far north Queensland

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Search and Rescue coordinated the search and rescue of the two men after they were reported overdue from a flight between Archer River and...

Last updated 14/12/2017
AMSA assists in successful search for kite surfers

The Western Australia Police requested AMSA’s assistance about 11 pm AEDT after two kite surfers were reported overdue by family members. The two men were kite surfing in the Coral Bay area...

Last updated 15/12/2017
Beacon key to search for light plane crash in remote WA

A distress beacon alert was detected by AMSA Search & Rescue at 10.14am (AEST).A Royal Flying Doctor Service plane was diverted and observed a person waving near aircraft wreckage.AMSA...

Last updated 15/12/2017
AMSA Community Information Day in Brisbane

AMSA is the national regulator responsible for shipping safety and management, protection of the marine environment and land and sea search and rescue.Next year will see the introduction of...

Last updated 08/11/2017
Search and rescue for solo yachtsman continues

New South Wales Water Police have recovered the yachtsman and are due to arrive in Sydney later today (Wednesday).AMSA began a search and rescue operation for the yachtsman at 8.15 am on...

Last updated 20/07/2018
Search ends for man overboard

It is believed the man may have fallen overboard between 7:00pm Saturday night and 6:00am Sunday morning.Since yesterday, RCC Australia has been coordinating several helicopters and AMSA’s...

Last updated 20/07/2018
AMSA assisting bulk carrier in Coral Sea

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is currently providing assistance to a bulk carrier which has broken down in the Coral Sea.At around 6:00pm AEST on Friday 18 May, the Hong...

Last updated 24/07/2018
AMSA seeks public assistance in search for missing aircraft

The aircraft had two people on board and was undertaking training within the Bundaberg training area, an area bounded by Burnett Heads, Burrum Heads, Childers and Gin Gin.The ultra-light...

Last updated 20/07/2018
Ministerial media release: Australia's role in international shipping recognised by the IMO

The result formally recognises Australia’s commitment to the IMO and its important work in international maritime safety, security and pollution prevention.Australia was elected equal...

Last updated 20/07/2018
Missing aircraft located

RCC Australia was notified at around 9:45pm AEST that the aircraft had landed approximately 60 kilometres west of White Cliffs.There are no reported injuries.

Last updated 20/07/2018
AMSA seeks public assistance in search for missing aircraft

The aircraft was due to arrive at Pooncarie during Friday afternoon.The current primary search area focus is between Temora and Pooncarie.Anyone who saw or heard a light aircraft between...

Last updated 20/07/2018
Sanko Harvest, 14 February 1991

Although the vessel was initially considered salvageable, further damage caused by the reef rendered the vessel beyond salvage. The ship broke up over the next two weeks and released its...

Last updated 30/08/2018
Pacific Quest, 25 December 2002

On 25 December 2002, an oil slick was sighted by an aircraft east of Border Island near Hayman Island in the Whitsunday Islands group in the Great Barrier Reef (GBR). The initial...

Last updated 30/08/2018
Marine

When venturing out on the water, it is essential that you are properly prepared for all possible situations including emergencies.Important safety tips for marine based activitiesWe...

Last updated 16/01/2018
What is port State control?

If your ship is in working order, compliant with all legislation and safe, you will be complying with PSC requirements. If your ship is not, you may not pass a PSC inspection, may be...

Last updated 30/04/2018