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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Microplastics

Published 29/07/2021

Plastic products are resilient. They breakdown extremely slowly turning into tiny fragments known as microplastics.

RAAF and AMSA help rescue catamaran in joint operation

Published 22/07/2021

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) were involved in a successful joint rescue operation of a sailing vessel in distress in Far North Queensland on Tuesday, 20 July.

Focused inspection campaign—Safety of Navigation

Published 22/07/2021

From 1 August to 30 September 2021, we will undertake a Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on the safety of navigation requirements for ships arriving at Australian Ports.

Wellness at Sea campaign launches

Published 16/07/2021

The new Wellness at Sea campaign is now live and provides a wide range of resources to support the health and wellbeing of seafarers, their families, and shore staff through the dedicated campaign website.

Three fishermen rescued in joint AMSA and PNG operation

Published 12/07/2021

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) supported Port Moresby’s rescue centre in the rescue of three fishermen near Buka Island in Papua New Guinea on Friday, July 9.

Cape Byron lighthouse looking at the cliff and lighthouse from the ocean during sunset

Australia’s ‘shining’ eastern jewel – Cape Byron Lighthouse

Published 01/07/2021

Australia’s Cape Byron Lighthouse stands as an iconic aid to navigation and is steeped in rich local, state and national history.

AMSA update June edition

Published 01/07/2021

Find out what’s been happening this month.

Ghost fishing

Published 29/06/2021

Ghost fishing is a term used for abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear and is one of the most harmful marine plastics in our oceans.

AMSA scholarships helping build skills in the maritime industry

Published 29/06/2021

University of Wollongong post-graduate students—Andrew Herring and Megan Reinwald—have been awarded 2021 AMSA Excellence in Maritime Policy Scholarships.

We are reviewing the registration details of all vessels listed on the Australian General Shipping Register

Published 29/06/2021

This is an important process undertaken by AMSA to ensure the register contains current information and continues to serve its purpose.

Today is International Day of the Seafarer!

Published 25/06/2021

Seafarers, we are listening

Making waves in Newcastle to celebrate seafarers

Published 21/06/2021

This year the International Day of the Seafarer will be celebrated for a week in the port of Newcastle with the local community invited to say g’day with a wave to visiting seafarers.

Fees for domestic commercial vessel safety services are changing

Published 18/06/2021

Updated fees will apply from 1 July 2021

Now available—2020 Port State Control annual report

Published 15/06/2021

Read about PSC activities and the performance of commercial shipping during 2020

AMSA to pilot ship garbage recycling program

Published 08/06/2021

We are developing a nationally consistent framework to support recycling for international ships visiting Australian ports.

Manage your onboard garbage and reduce your impact

Published 04/06/2021

You have a responsibility not to pollute the sea. Plastic alone takes hundreds of years to breakdown and can be incredibly harmful to marine life.

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Focus on the importance of marine incident reporting

Published 09/05/2022

Over the coming months, we will be focusing our attention on the importance of marine incident...

Microplastics

Published 29/07/2021

Plastic products are resilient. They breakdown extremely slowly turning into tiny fragments known...

RAAF and AMSA help rescue catamaran in joint operation

Published 22/07/2021

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) were involved...

Focused inspection campaign—Safety of Navigation

Published 22/07/2021

From 1 August to 30 September 2021, we will undertake a Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on the...

Wellness at Sea campaign launches

Published 16/07/2021

The new Wellness at Sea campaign is now live and provides a wide range of resources to support the...

Three fishermen rescued in joint AMSA and PNG operation

Published 12/07/2021

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) supported Port Moresby’s rescue centre in the...

Australia’s ‘shining’ eastern jewel – Cape Byron Lighthouse

Published 01/07/2021

Australia’s Cape Byron Lighthouse stands as an iconic aid to navigation and is steeped in rich...

AMSA update June edition

Published 01/07/2021

Find out what’s been happening this month.

Ghost fishing

Published 29/06/2021

Ghost fishing is a term used for abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear and is one of the most...

AMSA scholarships helping build skills in the maritime industry

Published 29/06/2021

University of Wollongong post-graduate students—Andrew Herring and Megan Reinwald—have been awarded...

We are reviewing the registration details of all vessels listed on the Australian General Shipping Register

Published 29/06/2021

This is an important process undertaken by AMSA to ensure the register contains current information...

Today is International Day of the Seafarer!

Published 25/06/2021

Seafarers, we are listening

Making waves in Newcastle to celebrate seafarers

Published 21/06/2021

This year the International Day of the Seafarer will be celebrated for a week in the port of...

Fees for domestic commercial vessel safety services are changing

Published 18/06/2021

Updated fees will apply from 1 July 2021

Now available—2020 Port State Control annual report

Published 15/06/2021

Read about PSC activities and the performance of commercial shipping during 2020

AMSA to pilot ship garbage recycling program

Published 08/06/2021

We are developing a nationally consistent framework to support recycling for international ships...

Manage your onboard garbage and reduce your impact

Published 04/06/2021

You have a responsibility not to pollute the sea. Plastic alone takes hundreds of years to...

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