AMSA Connect phone services may have longer wait times on Monday 1 June 2026 while we operate with reduced staffing due to the Reconciliation Day Public Holiday in Canberra. Our search and rescue team will continue to operate during this time.
Australia has played a key role in strengthening international protections for seafarers at the 5th meeting of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) Special Tripartite Committee (STC), held in Geneva in April.
National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
Read about the results of the consultation on amendments to Marine Order 53, which implements new safety of navigation and voyage planning requirements for vessels operating in polar waters.