This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

Alerts the maritime industry to findings of two recent accident investigations conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission.

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On 16 March 2022, a class 2B landing barge collided with a starboard channel marker. The investigation identified that the previous swing engineer did not inform the incoming engineer that the port main engine cooling water suction valve was shut. After getting underway, the engine began to overheat. This distracted the master from monitoring the vessel’s intended track. The vessel’s safety management system did not have an appropriate engineering handover procedure.

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On 22 March 2023, AMSA launched new artwork on the Cairns-based Challenger aircraft, designed by Torres Strait artist Michael Nona.

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A lone cray fisher was heading for shelter during poor weather. He had been working for 17 hours without rest. While nearing the planned anchor point, the master fell asleep at the helm and the vessel continued on, running aground on the rocky shoreline.

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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.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54). These updates aim to modernise coastal pilotage regulations by introducing competency-based standards, flexible entry pathways, and strengthening safety management systems.

Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

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In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

We work with government and industry to respond to pollution incidents under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.