Expected delays due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Australia Post has closed multiple post offices across south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales and have temporarily paused delivery services across these areas.  This will cause delays in the dispatch and delivery of AMSA issued documents such as seafarer certificates.

Manuals and publications

Australia's national search and rescue service adopts techniques and procedures that have been developed in a manner consistent with Australia’s international obligations under the:

  • Convention of International Civil Aviation, 1944 (Chicago Convention)
  • International convention of Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS)
  • International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue, 1979 (SAR Convention)

Established, standardised and coordinated procedures and resources promote the effective saving of lives.

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The National Search and Rescue Manual
February 2023: The NATSAR Manual documents the standardised techniques and procedures for search and rescue, enabling SAR authorities to cooperate and coordinate to best effect.
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Hazards at aircraft accident sites (ATSB)
Edition 7, June 2017: A guide for police and emergency personnel offering specific advice that may be helpful in identifying and managing particular hazards and risks.
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Inter-Governmental Agreement on National Search and Rescue Response Arrangements
7 February 2018: The IGA puts in place arrangements between the Commonwealth and State/Territory SAR Authorites on the coordination of search and rescue in the Australian region.
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Council Charter
October 2021: The Council Charter documents in detail how the National Search and Rescue Council operates, including its key business processes in order to fulfil its functions as described within the Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA).
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Business plan
This business plan defines the Council's priorities and actions for the two-year period 2022-2024 to achieve the intended strategic objectives.
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Annual meeting outcomes
March 2022: NATSAR Annual meeting reports – 5-year historical documents of the National Search and Rescue Council’s annual meeting reports