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Operation recovery—YM Efficiency factsheetWhen the vessel YM Efficiency lost 81 shipping containers overboard during heavy seas southeast of Newcastle on 1 June 2018, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) faced a significant maritime clean-up operation.Last updated: 01/13/2020- 2016/18 — Danger with the use of weighted heaving linesOutlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersonsLast updated: 01/10/2025
- Lack of regular planned maintenance results in engine fireA 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.Last updated: 08/29/2023
- New South Wales—changes to domestic commercial vessel servicesMost services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Transport for NSW Service.Last updated: 08/05/2024
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Brisbane VTS’s timely intervention earns nomination for 2019-20 Australian VTS AwardThe inaugural Australian VTS Award saw Brisbane VTS operators Todd Stewart and Ricky Blake commended for their actions, which had a profound impact on the outcome of two men and a young boy lost at sea.Last updated: 10/04/2024- Crewing guidance for domestic commercial vesselsGuidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.Last updated: 10/16/2025
Compliance strategy 2018–2022Our compliance strategy will help us focus our efforts on promoting voluntary regulatory compliance. It will ensure that we consider six important elements as we work with industry to promote maritime safety and to protect the marine environment.Last updated: 03/29/2021- Regulator Performance Framework self assessment report 2019-20We undertook our fifth annual self-assessment of its performance against the Regulator Performance Framework in August 2020Last updated: 12/22/2020
- Marine Order 12: Consultation report - Jul to Sep 2023This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.Last updated: 11/24/2023
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Pax Phoenix, 2 September 2001Following a report to AMSA, and subsequent investigation, the Pax Phoenix was fined for illegally discharging oily water into the marine environment near Holbourne Island, Queensland on 2 September 2001.Last updated: 11/09/2020- Queensland—changes to domestic commercial vessel servicesMost services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Maritime Safety Queensland.Last updated: 08/30/2023
- Parasailing safety guidanceWe have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.Last updated: 10/25/2023
Personal growthAt AMSA, we believe in supporting you to be the best version of yourself.Last updated: 03/06/2025
Increase productivity, reduce accidentsThis brochure provides ideas about simple methods for managing the welfare of your crew.Last updated: 01/11/2024- Survey Matter—September 2021In this edition we explain about National Law audits,Last updated: 11/07/2024
- AMSA policy on regulatory treatment of uncrewed and/or autonomous vesselsThis policy explains our approach to the medium-term regulation of uncrewed, remotely operated and autonomous vessels operating in Australian waters.Last updated: 01/04/2021
- Greenhouse gas emissions from international shippingIn 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.Last updated: 11/17/2025
- Training for major oil spill on the Great Barrier ReefPrevention from marine pollution is imperative to protect Australia’s unique marine environments and the livelihoods of thousands of Australians.Last updated: 10/27/2020