AMSA will be closed from 5 pm AEDT Tuesday 24 December 2024, re-opening on Thursday 2 January 2025. Our search and rescue will continue to operate every day (24/7) during this time. See which services are affected.

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AMSA services over the holidays

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AMSA will be closed from 5 pm (AEDT), Tuesday 24 December 2024 and will re-open at 8 am (AEDT) on…
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Upcoming changes to SMS requirements — What you need to know

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From 1 June 2025, new safety management system (SMS) requirements will come into effect for…
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Now available: Updated Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual Part 2

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We have released the updated Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual Part 2 (SAGM2).
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October 2024 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson

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There were 95 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in October.
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Updated Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation – national law) now available

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Updated Marine Order 504 now available.
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NSCV C2 standard for weathertight and watertight integrity to be mandatory from 1 September 2025

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From 1 September 2025, the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part C2 will become…
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September 2024 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson

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There were 94 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in September.
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Have your say on proposed changes relating to the operation of RAVs and foreign vessels

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We want your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 28 — Operations standards and procedures…
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Editorial updates to 8 parts of the NSCV effective 1 October 2024

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From 1 October 2024, minor editorial changes were implemented for 8 parts of the National Standard…
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Exercise Dumaresq marine pollution exercise

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Exercise Dumaresq 2024 will occur 29-30 October this year along the Gold Coast, Qld, and Tweed co
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Have your say on proposed changes for the operation of emergency services vessels

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Exemption 24 - Marine Safety (Emergency service vessels) sets out the conditions for the operation…
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Out now! Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 20—Maintenance

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The latest issue of the Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin focuses on maintenance.
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August 2024 Incident report indicating 82 incidents, 17 serious incidents and 1 very serious incident

August 2024 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson

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There were 82 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in August.
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Consultation feedback report now available: Changes to safety management system requirements

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The report outlining the feedback from the recent consultation on proposed changes to Marine Orde
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Now available: Navigation Services in Australian Waters – Outlook to 2035

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The latest edition of Navigation Services in Australian Waters – Outlook to 2035 is now
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Celebrating World Maritime Day 2024: 'Navigating the Future: Safety First!' 

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Today, AMSA proudly celebrates World Maritime Day 2024 alongside the International Maritime…
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David Anderson elected Chair of IMO sub-committee on carriage of cargos and containers 

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AMSA’s Head of Vessel Safety and Cargo Systems David Anderson has been elected Chair the…
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Get on board with lifejacket safety

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Lifejackets save lives, but only if they’re worn. AMSA launches a life jacket safety initiative to…
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CEO attends 128th session of the IMO Council in London

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This/last week AMSA CEO Mick Kinley attended the 128th session of the International Maritime…
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November 2022 marine incident report

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During November 2022, there were 113 reported incidents involving d
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New Marine Order 52 (Yachts and training vessels) from 1 January 2023

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On 1 January 2023, Marine Order 52 (Yachts and training vessels) 2022 will come into effect.
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December 2022 marine incident report

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During December 2022, there were 120 reported incidents involving d
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Release of AMSA Compliance Strategy 2023-27

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As evidence of its commitment to transparency and collaboration with industry, the Australian…
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New satellite-based augmentation system for Australian and New Zealand Waters

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Now vessels navigating in Australian and New Zealand waters can access a Satellite-Based…
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New watertight and weathertight integrity standards for domestic commercial vessel builds

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New watertight and weathertight integrity standards came into effect from 1 January 2023 for new…
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Safer seas thanks to Australian push for emergency towing gear

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International agreement to extend the mandatory installation of emergency towage hardware.
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January 2023 marine incident report

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During January 2023, there were 104 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels.
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New regulations relating to air pollution from vessels

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On 1 January 2023, new regulations relating to air pollution from vessels came into effect.
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AMSA meets with Consul-General for the Philippines and delegates

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This week AMSA welcomed the Consul-General for the Philippines, Mr Aian Caringal, and his…
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IWD 2023: Innovating for gender equity at AMSA

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AMSA is proud to recognise
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International Women in Maritime tour the AMSA response centre

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Last week the AMSA Response Centre welcomed a visit of international delegates from Pacific…
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AMSA launches new diversity and inclusion plan

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This month marks an important milestone in AMSA's diversity and inclusion agenda, with the launch…
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Domestic engagement drives AMSA policy

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AMSA has been actively engaging with industry and government through our domestic committee program…
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February 2023 marine incident report

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A crew member was struck by a saw shark and a hire 'n' drive vessel was hit by a recreational row
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Have your say on the proposed changes to Marine Order 71

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We want your feedback on the proposed changes to Marine Order 71 (Masters and deck officers) 2014
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AMSA and RPS Australia deliver training to Indonesian search and rescue teams

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Together with RPS Australia, we provided OILMAP and SARMA
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