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AMSA update

Previously called Domestic Vessels e-News, AMSA update is an electronic newsletter for domestic vessel owners, operators and crew. The updates include current information about topics like regulations, safety, incidents, and events. 

  • AMSA Update COVID-19

    Our operations during the COVID-19 event
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  • AMSA update—2020 editions

    The 2020 editions of AMSA update are available for your reference.
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  • AMSA update—2019 editions

    The 2019 editions of AMSA update are available for your reference.
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  • AMSA update—2018 editions

    The 2018 editions of AMSA update are available for your reference.
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Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletins

The Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin aims to raise safety awareness in the maritime industry by looking at trends and recent developments in incidents.

  • Maritime Safety Awareness bulletin issue 12—Managing mental health at sea

    In Issue 12, read about how the situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant...
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  • Maritime Safety Awareness bulletin issue 11—Fire prevention on vessels

    In issue 11, read about how fire prevention is essential for maritime safety and learn ways to...
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  • Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 10—Safe vessel access

    In issue 10, read about how safe vessel access is essential for the safety of everyone involved....
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  • Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 9—Maintenance

    In issue 9 of the Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin read about how essential it is to identify,...
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  • Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 8—marine incident reporting

    In issue 8, read about marine incident reporting and the important role it plays in shaping...
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  • Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 7—mental health

    Issue 7 focuses on an area of increasing concern—mental health among seafarers.
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  • Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 6—risk assessment

    This bulletin describes three events in which risk identification was found to be inadequate, or...
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  • Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 5—fatigue

    Fatigue is a safety hazard: it needs to be managed.
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  • Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 4—working over the side

    Read about 'working over the side' in this issue.
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  • Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 3—electrical safety

    Electrical safety – an evaluation of electrical hazards
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  • Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 2—mooring safety

    Thinking mooring safety
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  • Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 1—working at heights

    Working at heights
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Working Boats magazine

Working Boats is a quarterly magazine dedicated to telling industry and seafarers about the latest news and developments in the National System for domestic commercial vessel safety.

  • Working Boats issue 20

    In the latest issue of Working Boats we delve into risk control and look at how different operators...
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  • Working Boats issue 18

    The January 2020 edition of Working Boats features some of the innovation and resourcefulness...
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  • Working Boats issue 19

    The May 2020 edition of Working Boats celebrates vital networks in our communities.
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  • Working Boats issue 17

    The October 2019 edition of Working Boats celebrates women from across the maritime industry.
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  • Working Boats issue 16

    The July 2019 edition of Working Boats shines a spotlight on creating safe workplaces, as well as...
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  • Working Boats issue 15

    Safety, sustainability and environment.
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  • Working Boats issue 14

    Driving positive change.
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  • Working Boats issue 13

    Building a better fleet.
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  • Working Boats issue 12

    One system to navigate—your guide to National System services.
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  • Working Boats issue 11

    Full steam ahead.
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  • Working Boats issue 10

    Forging the future with industry.
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  • Working Boats issue 9

    On the same wave with industry.
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  • Working Boats issue 8

    Collaboration is key.
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  • Working Boats issue 7

    Instilling safety on all levels.
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  • Working Boats issue 6

    Safety matters.
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  • Working Boats issue 5

    Regulatory challenges and working with industry.
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  • Working Boats issue 4

    The new way to regulate.
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  • Working Boats issue 3

    Reducing red tape.
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  • Working Boats issue 2

    What’s New – The A-B-C of the National System.
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  • Working Boats issue 1

    Seven systems now effectively rolled into one.
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Survey Matters

Survey Matters brings you the latest news and information for accredited surveyors in Australia.

  • Survey Matters—October 2020

    In this edition we explain how you can design your own forms for surveys, we clarify the EPIRB...
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  • Survey Matters—December 2020

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  • Survey Matters—August 2020

    In this edition we explain the criteria for issuing temporary permits under exemption 7, we give...
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  • Survey Matters—May 2020

    In the May edition we guide you through the alternate survey process, explain the coroner's...
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  • Survey Matters—April 2020

    In the April edition we tell you what we are doing to support our industry during the COVID-19...
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  • Survey Matters—March 2020

    In this edition we talk about survey procedures to verify radio installations on some vessels, we...
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  • Survey Matters—February 2020

    In this edition we give you some details about level flotation, explain how to document non-...
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  • Survey Matters—January 2020

    In this edition we explain what is meant by reporting deficiencies ‘as soon as practicable’; we...
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  • Survey Matters—December 2019

    In this issue we bring you information about a new electrical standard, welding requirements for...
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  • Survey Matters—November 2019

    Survey Matters brings you the latest news and information for accredited surveyors in Australia.
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National Plan—On Scene newsletters

We publish On Scene biannually to circulate the National Plan annual report, keep the community informed of any changes under the legislation and share details about upcoming events and activities.

  • On Scene newsletter issue 33

    AMSA, together with their National Plan stakeholders, produce an annual National Plan ‘On Scene’...
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  • On Scene newsletter issue 32

    On Scene newsletter issue 32—October 2018—covers topics relating to the global low sulphur fuel...
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  • On Scene newsletter issue 31

    On Scene newsletter issue 31—April 2017—covers topics relating to the National Plan for Maritime...
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  • On Scene newsletter issue 30

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  • On Scene newsletter issue 29

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  • On Scene newsletter issue 28

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  • On Scene newsletter issue 27

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  • On Scene newsletter issue 26

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  • On Scene newsletter issue 25

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  • On Scene newsletter issue 24

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  • On Scene newsletter issue 23

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  • On Scene newsletter issue 22

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  • On Scene newsletter issue 20

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  • On Scene newsletter issue 21

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  • On Scene newsletter issue 19

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  • On Scene newsletter issue 18

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Vessel traffic services newsletters

This newsletter provides communication between authorities and stakeholders.

  • Vessel traffic services newsletter issue 20—September 2020

    In this issue we have information from the VTS advisory group, give you the news about the VTS...
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  • Vessel traffic services newsletter issue 21—December 2020

    In this edition we give the details about several new VTS
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  • Vessel traffic services newsletter 18—July 2019

    In this issue: VTS Working Group, the first VTS Authority renewal, Port Hedland’s new centre, an...
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  • Vessel traffic services newsletter 17—November 2018

    Inside this issue: outcomes from the VTS Committee in October 2018, upcoming events, and the VTS...
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  • Vessel traffic services newsletter 16—June 2018

    Inside this issue: IMO approves revision of Resolution on VTS to proceed, IALA Update, Conference...
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  • Vessel traffic services newsletter 15—December 2017

    Inside this issue: Competent authority update, IALA update, VTS Committee, 2018 calendar, Port...
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  • Vessel traffic services newsletter 14—July 2017

    Inside this issue: VTS exchange 'proof of concept' trial, IALA update, training seminar about IALA...
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  • Vessel traffic services newsletter issue 19—December 2019

    In this issue the VTS award makes its debut, updates on the meeting of the VTS Advisory Group, an...
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  • Vessel traffic services newsletter 13—July 2016

    Inside this issue: MSQ – 8 VTS ports, qualifications and training, IALA update, International VTS...
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  • Vessel traffic services newsletter 11—April 2016

    Inside this issue: VTS working group update, compliance and enforcement, IALA update and...
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  • Vessel traffic services newsletter 10—July 2015

    Inside this issue: new VTS's, IALA update – revised guidance, risk management seminar and VTS and...
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People in maritime

Stories from people who work in the maritime industry.

  • Supporting essential workers delivering essential services

    During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.
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  • Sachi Wimmer—our deputy chief executive officer.

    Marine scientist, transport security expert, fisheries expert and, now, an executive manager and...
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  • Worlds away, bound by the sea

    Middleton Kirwasi Gwaday travelled from his home country Papua New Guinea to complete a master's...
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  • Oceans of change for Tonga

    We celebrated Hulita Lamasialeva Fa’anunu’s achievements on World Maritime Day last year. She...
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  • E-learning on the horizon for Fiji

    Mohammed Taslim is passionate about marine education in the Pacific and has his sights set on...
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  • Keeping Australia’s maritime history alive

    Mark Sherriff is a former AMSA lighthouse keeper and recipient of a Medal of the Order of Australia...
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  • Justine Arnold—marine biologist

    Justine Arnold is a production manager at a commercial yellowtail kingfish aquaculture operation. 
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  • Dr Kirsten Abernethy—social scientist

    I’m a social scientist and I’ve worked with wild-catch fisheries and fishing communities for more...
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  • Claire Webber—tuna industry research and liaison officer

    In the lead up to World Maritime Day 2019—Empowering women in maritime—on 26 September, we are...
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  • Megan Arnott—NSW Port Authority

    Being raised around the water and sailing, Megan's interest in the shipping industry was sparked by...
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  • Senior Constable Jodie Rowell—Brisbane Water Police

    Senior Constable Jodie Rowell went from working for Surf life saving Queensland to having a role in...
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  • Tides of change for women in maritime—Hulita Fa'Anunu

    Tongan student inspired to influence positive change for women in the maritime industry...
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  • A Woman at Sea—In celebration of World Maritime Day 2019

    When Commodore Fiona Freeman joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1988, women were on the precipice...
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  • Warren Bath recipient of 2019-20 Australian Vessel Traffic Services Award

    The 2019-20 Australian Vessel Traffic Services Award was awarded to Warren Bath, VTS Operator at...
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  • Brisbane VTS’s timely intervention earns nomination for 2019-20 Australian VTS Award

    The inaugural Australian VTS Award saw Brisbane VTS operators Todd Stewart and Ricky Blake...
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  • Port Hedland VTS’s coordinated rescue secures nomination for VTS Award

    When Port Hedland VTS received notification of four people clinging to a vessel in the anchorage...
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AMSA Aboard

This is an online newsletter about our operations, where you can read about news and events of interest to the maritime industry.

  • AMSA Aboard December 2017

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[4] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/amsa-update-2019-editions
[5] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/amsa-update-2018-editions
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[15] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/maritime-safety-awareness-bulletin-issue-3-electrical-safety
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[17] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/maritime-safety-awareness-bulletin-issue-1-working-heights
[18] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/working-boats-issue-20
[19] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/working-boats-issue-18
[20] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/working-boats-issue-19
[21] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/working-boats-issue-17
[22] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/working-boats-issue-16
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[28] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/working-boats-issue-10
[29] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/working-boats-issue-9
[30] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/working-boats-issue-8
[31] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/working-boats-issue-7
[32] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/working-boats-issue-6
[33] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/working-boats-issue-5
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[36] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/working-boats-issue-2
[37] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/working-boats-issue-1
[38] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/survey-matters-october-2020
[39] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/survey-matters-december-2020
[40] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/survey-matters-august-2020
[41] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/survey-matters-may-2020
[42] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/survey-matters-april-2020
[43] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/survey-matters-march-2020
[44] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/survey-matters-february-2020
[45] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/survey-matters-january-2020
[46] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/survey-matters-december-2019
[47] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/survey-matters-november-2019
[48] https://www.amsa.gov.au/scene-newsletter-issue-33
[49] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/scene-newsletter-issue-32
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[56] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/scene-newsletter-issue-25
[57] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/scene-newsletter-issue-24
[58] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/scene-newsletter-issue-23
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[60] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/scene-newsletter-issue-20
[61] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/scene-newsletter-issue-21
[62] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/scene-newsletter-issue-19
[63] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/scene-newsletter-issue-18
[64] https://www.amsa.gov.au/safety-navigation/navigating-coastal-waters/vessel-traffic-services-newsletter-issue-20-september
[65] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/vessel-traffic-services-newsletter-issue-21-december-2020
[66] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/vessel-traffic-services-newsletter-18-july-2019
[67] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/vessel-traffic-services-newsletter-17-november-2018
[68] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/vessel-traffic-services-newsletter-16-june-2018
[69] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/vessel-traffic-services-newsletter-15-december-2017
[70] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/vessel-traffic-services-newsletter-14-july-2017
[71] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/vessel-traffic-services-newsletter-issue-19-december-2019
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[73] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/vessel-traffic-services-newsletter-11-april-2016
[74] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/vessel-traffic-services-newsletter-10-july-2015
[75] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/supporting-essential-workers-delivering-essential-services
[76] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/sachi-wimmer-our-deputy-chief-executive-officer
[77] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/worlds-away-bound-sea
[78] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/oceans-change-tonga
[79] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/e-learning-horizon-fiji
[80] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/keeping-australias-maritime-history-alive
[81] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/justine-arnold-marine-biologist
[82] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/dr-kirsten-abernethy-social-scientist
[83] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/claire-webber-tuna-industry-research-and-liaison-officer
[84] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/megan-arnott-nsw-port-authority
[85] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/senior-constable-jodie-rowell-brisbane-water-police
[86] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/tides-change-women-maritime-hulita-faanunu
[87] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/woman-sea-celebration-world-maritime-day-2019
[88] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/warren-bath-recipient-2019-20-australian-vessel-traffic-services-award
[89] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/brisbane-vtss-timely-intervention-earns-nomination-2019-20-australian-vts
[90] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/port-hedland-vtss-coordinated-rescue-secures-nomination-vts-award
[91] https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsletters/amsa-aboard-december-2017