In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

Australia can request and receive information on vessels travelling within 1000 nautical miles off its coast.

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

If your ship is found to have deficiencies during an inspection, you may be detained and delayed for an unknown amount of time.

This guidance assists the offshore oil and gas industry in understanding the intent of marine order 47 (Offshore industry units), made under the Navigation Act 2012.

Our organisation has observed that a number of Administrations are issuing dispensations to ships where a defect has occurred to a critical piece of equipment. There are differing circumstances where we will and will not accept the dispensation.

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

Read about the results of consultation on proposed amendments to MO12 and MO32 to introduce new requirements for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches.

The 273rd meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 in Canberra, ACT.

In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

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.

On 20 May 1988 bulk carrier Korean Star grounded in the vicinity of Cape Cuvier within the port limits of Carnarvon, Western Australia.

Safety Alert: 02/2021 aims to raise awareness of correct use of hydrostatic release units, for both float-free life rafts and float-free EPIRBS.

Our role in working with the offshore industry.

From 1 January 2022, AMSA will provide 24-hour nationwide monitoring of high frequency (HF) radiotelephone distress, urgency and safety communications in Australia.

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