This marine notice advises vessel owners, vessel operators, masters, officers, seafarer training organisations and industry organisations that AMSA does not consider electronic visual distress signals (EVDs) to be a suitable replacement for pyrotechnic distress signals.

A timeline of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA’s) involvement in the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

On the evening of 2 April 2022, a Sydney Harbour ferry was operating a regular route between Manly and Circular Quay. A group of young males were exhibiting risk taking behaviour on the deck during adverse weather conditions. One of the group jumped, stumbled, and fell overboard without a lifejacket. The master came about and followed the ferry track back at dead slow to find the person overboard (POB). The POB had the presence of mind to use his mobile phone torch light in the dark to alert the master of his presence and was rescued.

We are seeking your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 47 (Offshore Industry Units).

Enhanced fishing gear requirements are being developed in talks at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

This safety alert draws the attention of vessel operators to the importance of planned maintenance in ensuring safe operation of domestic commercial vessels.

There is increasing use of remotely operated and autonomous technology in Australia and worldwide across a range of fields.

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

Our stance is that shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.

Rules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.