AMSA Connect phone services will be closed for the public holiday on Monday 8 June 2026, reopening on Tuesday 9 June 2026. Our search and rescue team will continue to operate during this time.
The 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.
Due to amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW), refresher training is required for some certificates.
If you undertake towing operations with your vessel, there are unique risks that you must consider within your risk assessment as part of the safety management system.
Marine Order 52 (Yachts and training vessels) 2022 is a remake of Marine Order 52 (Yachts and training vessels) 2016. The commencement date of the remade Order is 1 January 2023.
We are seeking service providers to deliver Level 2 Emergency Towage Capability (ETC2) services as part of our national maritime emergency response network.