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.
This International Maritime Organization publication guides the qualifications, training and experience necessary for undertaking the role of the designated person under the provisions of the
The National Plan principles are to protect the community, environment and maritime industries, give effect to international conventions and integrate with Australian emergency management arrangements.
In issue 10, read about how safe vessel access is essential for the safety of everyone involved. Including embarking and disembarking a vessel, gangways and the crew who rig them.
The Strategic Plan builds on previous strategies and also takes into account the commitments made in 2014 by the Australian and Queensland governments in their Reef 2050 Long Term Sustainability Plan, and the North-East Shipping Management Plan.
During February 2025, there were 101 reported marine incidents involving domestic commercial vessels. Of these, 12 were serious and one was very serious.