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Discover how we’re tackling the challenges around Operation Recovery—YM Efficiency.

Australia’s leading maritime art prize promoting excellence in maritime and seafaring subjects in art.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to reduce the loss and discharge of fishing gear into the sea.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2017–18.

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

Find out what safety checks you need to do before carrying a fishery observer onboard. 

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2025

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

A charter fishing vessel proceeding to a fishing spot began experiencing progressively worsening weather conditions and water ingress. Despite the owner’s warning prior to departure and passenger complaints, the master continued to the fishing destination. Strong winds and waves hampered anchoring, with water accumulating on deck through the transom door to the point of flooding. The vessel’s EPIRB was deployed, and a rescue helicopter attended, winching the master and passengers to safety.

In this edition we talk about marine surveyor accreditation renewals, a marine safety incident and a safety recall notice.

The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.

Find out what the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) covers and how it's implemented in Australia.

Do you have a suspicious job offer for work in a maritime industry?

This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.