DCV Safety Alert: 1/2021 aims to raise awareness of recommendations made by the United States, National Transportation Safety Board, following the investigation into the fire and subsequent loss of the passenger vessel Conception.

We engage with national, domestic, regional and international stakeholders to develop a best practice Australian search and rescue (SAR) system.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2017–18.

NOPSEMA has been working with state authorities to improve and streamline consultation practices within the offshore petroleum industry, and provide advice on regulatory requirements for offshore petroleum activities.

Towing of vessel in distress leads to back injury

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe in the air.

The Australian states and territories work with us to coordinate an effective search and rescue (SAR) service.

Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

When Port Hedland VTS received notification of four people clinging to a vessel in the anchorage zone, they wasted no time co-ordinating local assets to effect a rescue worthy of a nomination for the Australian VTS Award.

We’ve prepared materials to help you understand your requirements and what you need to do.

The purpose of this notice is to remind vessel owners, operators and masters of:

Find forms you might need to make sure you hold the right qualifications.

AMSA is proud to sponsor the Environmental Stewardship Award at the 2023 Tasmanian Seafood Awards.

Arrangements between government and industry under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies to respond to shipping casualties.