In this edition we provide advice on how to send us large files, what to do if you receive a complaint about a survey, provide guidance on battery safety, and more.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

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.

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

Preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships.

A Class 1 passenger vessel’s port engine caught fire whilst northeast of Fraser Island with 82 passengers and crew onboard. The investigation found that regular planned engine maintenance, in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, was not in place at the time of the incident. The crew’s response to the incident was immediate and effective. The transfer of the 77 passengers to a nearby vessel, which attended the distress call within 10 minutes, was undertaken quickly and effectively by the master and crew.

The technologies which support our search and rescue (SAR) response.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea, on land or in the air.

We collect and analyse information from reported marine incidents to improve safety across the maritime industry.

Marine incidents are defined by relevant Australian laws and include a number of different types of incidents.

AMSA shut down its DGPS service on 1 July 2020.

Toxic gases can quickly build up on board vessels and kill a crew member or passenger in minutes. Identify equipment, appliances and systems that create these gases and reduce the risks.

Notify AMSA as soon as possible after becoming aware of an incident

The provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ship-generated waste is vital to preventing marine pollution.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.

The Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) produces and publishes Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) covering Australian, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Australian Antarctic Territory waters.

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

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.