News and media releases

The July 2019 edition of Working Boats shines a spotlight on creating safe workplaces, as well as some examples of what can go wrong when safety isn’t at the forefront.

AMSA update July edition

Published 30/07/2019

Catch up on maritime news this month.

People in maritime—Justine Arnold

Published 30/07/2019

Another article in our series of people in maritime. This time we talk to marine scientist Justine Arnold.

Reviewing our approach to how we develop standards for domestic commercial vessels

Published 23/07/2019

To ensure standards remain fit for purpose for the domestic industry, we are reviewing our approach to setting standards.

Have your say on managing the risk of fatigue

Published 18/07/2019

Are you concerned about fatigue while working at sea?

People in maritime—Dr Kirsten Abernethy

Published 18/07/2019

We have published another article in our series of people in maritime.

e-Navigation Underway 2019 Asia-Pacific—an annual regional conference

Published 17/07/2019

The 2019 e-navigation Underway Asia-Pacific Conference is being held from 2-3 September 2019

Grand dame celebrates 160 years

Published 15/07/2019

Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse, one of Australia’s magnificent heritage light stations still in operation, turns 160 years old today.

Reduce your impact on the marine environment

Published 15/07/2019

The marine environment is a precious natural asset.

Australian Autonomous Vessel Forum 2019

Published 10/07/2019

We want to talk to people about the regulation of autonomous and remotely operated vessels, and invite industry input at our national forum on 19–20 September 2019.

Our new Diversity and inclusion plan 2019–22

Published 08/07/2019

Our new Diversity and inclusion plan 2019–22 outlines our commitment to increase workforce diversity and inclusion to maximise employee wellbeing and productivity going forward.

People in maritime

Published 04/07/2019

We’re rolling out stories from people who are making a difference at our new People in maritime page.

National Safe Boating Week runs from 26 September—2 October 2020

Published 25/09/2020

Safety—you’ve got to live it.

Have your say on lighthouse heritage management

Published 26/11/2019

We have many wonderful lighthouses in Australia and our role at AMSA is to make sure they are...

Queensland dory safety workshops come to Gladstone

Published 19/11/2019

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is hosting free safety workshops in Queensland next...

Queensland dory safety workshops come to Mackay

Published 19/11/2019

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is hosting free safety workshops in Queensland next...

Queensland dory safety workshops come to Bowen

Published 19/11/2019

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is hosting free safety workshops in Queensland next...

Queensland dory safety workshops come to Cairns

Published 19/11/2019

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is hosting free safety workshops in Queensland next...

Queensland dory safety workshops come to Cooktown

Published 19/11/2019

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is hosting free safety workshops in Queensland next...

AMSA joins forces with Queensland to improve safety for dory fishing operations

Published 14/11/2019

Authorities are joining forces to improve commercial line fishing operations that use tenders, or...

Where’s your tender—it’s your responsibility to stay in touch!

Published 13/11/2019

It is the responsibility of the parent vessel to know where their dories or tenders are at all...

International mariners learning the ropes

Published 07/11/2019

Maritime agencies from the Asia Pacific and Indian Oceania regions joined AMSA for a two-week...

Search and rescue incidents 2018-19

Published 04/11/2019

Our search and rescue centre responds to search and rescue incidents throughout Australia.

Working Boats issue 17—Women in maritime—is now available

Published 24/10/2019

The October 2019 edition showcases women working in different roles across the maritime industry,...

Image of Hon. George Brandis QC and the Secretary General of the IMO, Mr Kitack with donation for IMO Integrated Technical Cooperation Programme

Australia donates $30,000 to the IMO Integrated Technical Cooperation Programme

Published 18/10/2019

Australia’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, the Hon. George Brandis QC, has presented a...

Image of domestic commercial vessel dory/tender operations

Spotlight on dory boat safety

Published 18/10/2019

Queensland dory operators are invited to attend free safety management workshops in Cooktown,...

Have your say—Draft 2019-20 Cost Recovery Implementation Statement

Published 15/10/2019

We want your feedback on AMSA’s draft 2019-20 Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS).

New Mariner’s Handbook now online

Published 11/10/2019

The Australian Hydrographic Office has published the new Mariner’s Handbook for Australian Waters...

Increased maximum draught for bulk carriers and tankers transiting Torres Strait

Published 30/09/2019

Bulk carriers and tankers can now pass through Torres Strait with a maximum draught up to 12.5...