Read the latest news from AMSA.
July 2026
In this edition:
- Key safety priorities for vessel operators
- Be electrically safe and reduce the risk of fire on your vessel
- Reduce plastic waste onboard
- Information for First Nations crew and vessel operators
- Your maritime safety toolkit — drug and alcohol policy
- In case you missed it
- June 2026
In this edition:
- Annual indexation to domestic commercial vessel safety fees
- Marine incident trends highlight key safety risks for DCVs
- Simple swaps to reduce plastic pollution this Plastic Free July
- Update your contact details today
- Webinar resources available: fatigue management on DCVs
- Final call for Australian Search and Rescue Awards nominations
- Your maritime safety toolkit — managing hazardous gases
- Have your say on our performance as regulator
- May 2026
In this edition:
- Safety lesson: capsize after beaching on sandbar
- Marine incident report: January — March 2026
- Improving maritime safety — what you can do
- Managing certificates when buying or selling a vessel
- Expressions of interest to join Industry Reference Group
- Emergency beacon leads to fast rescue at sea
- Recognising excellence in search and rescue
- Watch or listen now: fatigue management webinar on demand
- Your maritime safety toolkit — lifejacket safety
- In case you missed it
- April 2026
In this edition:
- 2025 Annual Inspections Report: safer vessels, safer waters
- Registered EPIRB helps bring three home safely
- Get on top of renewing your vessel's certificate of survey
- Upcoming AMSA webinar: fatigue management on DCV's
- Don’t ignore it, report it – marine incident reporting
- Your maritime safety toolkit — managing fatigue
- In case you missed it
- March 2026
In this edition:
- Managing fatigue: a safety priority
- Upcoming AMSA webinar: fatigue management on DCVs
- Safety sounds good: listen to the latest audio brief
- Safety lesson: stability issues contribute to trawler capsize
- Marine incident report: October — December 2025
- Improving maritime safety — here’s how
- Operational monitoring: safety procedures in action
- Keep your lifejackets in working order
- Your maritime safety toolkit — managing stability
- In case you missed it
- Have your say on our performance as a regulator
- February 2026
In this edition:
- Consultation now open on Marine Order 503
- Keeping your fishing vessel stable
- Watch or listen now: webinar on demand
- New guidance: vessels carrying fishery observers
- Reef Responder reaches major milestone
- Share your feedback on AMSA Update
- Proposed changes to coastal pilot regulations
- Hazardous gases safety inspections underway
- What lifejacket should you carry on board?
- Your maritime safety toolkit — medical and first aid equipment
- January 2026
In this edition:
- Prepare now: hazardous gases inspections start 2 February
- Upcoming AMSA webinar: managing operational stability risks in commercial fishing
- Operational monitoring exercise: what to expect
- Apply online for your next near coastal ticket
- This summer—don’t risk it, risk assess it
- Have your say on fire safety standards
- Your maritime safety toolkit—Planned maintenance
Last updated: 5 August 2026