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.
On Sunday 9 January 2012, the cargo vessel the MV Tycoon broke free from its mooring at Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, and washed against the seawall and nearby cliff face. The ship had been loading phosphate at the time of the incident.
This report summarises the PSC activities of AMSA, detailing the performance of commercial shipping companies, flag States and Classification Societies for the 2019 calendar year.
A passenger vessel travelling at speed collided with a cliff face resulting in serious injuries to passengers and major structural damage to the vessel.
We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on float-free EPIRB requirements on domestic commercial vessels over the period 1 February to 30 April 2021.
This guidance sets out the considerations and processes to be observed when seeking the deployment of National Plan equipment for a marine pollution incident.
The Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is a mandatory measure that promotes the use of energy efficient (less polluting) equipment and engines on new build ships.