News and media releases

Discover the latest developments and news updates from AMSA.

For media releases, please see the AMSA Media Centre.

A seafarer handling ropes on a boat next to a jetty

Updated Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation – national law) now available

Published
Updated Marine Order 504 now available.
Read more
Sea spray covering a vessel crashing through waves

NSCV C2 standard for weathertight and watertight integrity to be mandatory from 1 September 2025

Published
From 1 September 2025, the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part C2 will become…
Read more
September 2024 Incident report banner

September 2024 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson

Published
There were 94 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in September.
Read more
" "

Have your say on proposed changes relating to the operation of RAVs and foreign vessels

Published
We want your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 28 — Operations standards and procedures…
Read more
Boats in a marina

Editorial updates to 8 parts of the NSCV effective 1 October 2024

Published
From 1 October 2024, minor editorial changes were implemented for 8 parts of the National Standard…
Read more
Tweed River landscape view including a skyrise building in the background

Exercise Dumaresq marine pollution exercise

Published
Exercise Dumaresq 2024 will occur 29-30 October this year along the Gold Coast, Qld, and Tweed co
Read more
Rescue boat

Have your say on proposed changes for the operation of emergency services vessels

Published
Exemption 24 - Marine Safety (Emergency service vessels) sets out the conditions for the operation…
Read more
Seafarers on a vessel tying ropes onto a jetty

Out now! Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 20—Maintenance

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

August 2024 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson

Published
There were 82 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in August.
Read more
A seafarer handling ropes on a boat next to a jetty

Consultation feedback report now available: Changes to safety management system requirements

Published
The report outlining the feedback from the recent consultation on proposed changes to Marine Orde
Read more
Aerial top-down view of a container ship sailing in the ocean

Now available: Navigation Services in Australian Waters – Outlook to 2035

Published
The latest edition of Navigation Services in Australian Waters – Outlook to 2035 is now
Read more
IMO logo - Navigating the future: Safety First!

Celebrating World Maritime Day 2024: 'Navigating the Future: Safety First!' 

Published
Today, AMSA proudly celebrates World Maritime Day 2024 alongside the International Maritime…
Read more
(From left) Outgoing Chair Ms Maryanne Adams (Marshall Islands), IMO Secretary General Mr Arsenio Dominguez, incoming Chair Mr David Anderson (Australia) 

David Anderson elected Chair of IMO sub-committee on carriage of cargos and containers 

Published
AMSA’s Head of Vessel Safety and Cargo Systems David Anderson has been elected Chair the…
Read more
AMSA EPIRB maintenance Stay Safe at Sea web banner

Float-free EPIRBs: Essential maintenance and replacement tips

Published
If you’ve had your float-free Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) for 2 years or…
Read more
Left: A seafarer secures his lifejacket. Right: A woman kisses a child. The words 'Wear it for them. Get on board with lifejacket safety' appear in the middle of the image.

Get on board with lifejacket safety

Published
Lifejackets save lives, but only if they’re worn. AMSA launches a life jacket safety initiative to…
Read more
Monthly Incident Report July 2024 banner indicating 87 incidents, 17 serious incidents and 2 very serious incidents

July 2024 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson

Published
There were 87 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in July.
Read more
June 2024 Incident Report graphic indicating 60 incidents reported and 7 serious issues

June 2024 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson

Published
There were 60 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in June.
Read more
Left-to-right: Sarah Cerche (MIAL), Michelle Grech (AMSA), Jason Zuidema (International Christian Maritime Association).

AMSA promotes seafarer welfare during recent Seafarers’ Welfare Conference

Published
AMSA presents at Mission to Seafarers Australia’s Seafarers’ Welfare Conference
Read more
Marine incident reporting

Marine incident reports and safety publications

Published
Incident reporting is a collective effort by crew, vessel operators and vessel owners to make the…
Read more
Biofuel

Updated marine notice on biofouling

Published
We have issued an updated marine notice on the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry's…
Read more
Passenger boat

Regional focused inspection campaign – passenger tender vessel safety

Published
We will undertake a Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on passenger (class 1) vessel tenders in…
Read more
Monthly incident reports

Now available – Monthly marine incident reports

Published
The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we…
Read more
Marine incident reporting

How we use marine incident data

Published
The real value of incident reporting and the resulting analysis is the development of more…
Read more
Two people wearing lifejacket on a boat

Lifejackets save lives — it’s that simple: National Safe Boating Week 2022

Published
Join us as we participate in National Safe Boating Week 2022.
Read more
AMSA Update September 2022

The September edition of AMSA update is out now

Published
Find out what's been happening.
Read more
Safety alert

NEW Safety alert – planned maintenance on domestic commercial vessels

Published
We have issued a new safety alert highlighting the importance of planned maintenance on domestic…
Read more
Safety inspection

Out now! Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 16—planned maintenance

Published
The latest issue of the Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin focuses on the planned maintenance of…
Read more
Lifejackets of different colours

What type of lifejacket do I need?

Published
It's important to identify what lifejacket you should use. This will depend on your operational…
Read more
How to wear lifejacket

How to wear your most valuable accessory – your lifejacket

Published
Lifejackets may seem simple to wear, but in the case of an emergency it's easy to get confused. And…
Read more
Lifejackets

Keep your lifejacket in top condition

Published
It's important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer's instructions for it to…
Read more
Dr Paul Luckin

Lifejacket Upkeep

Published
Dr Paul Luckin, AMSA's survivability expert, on the importance of lifejackets.
Read more
War your lifejacket to work day

Today is Wear Your Lifejacket to Work Day

Published
Across Australia and New Zealand, people are wearing their lifejackets to work today. This is to…
Read more
Shop with smoke banner

Updated marine notice on exhaust gas cleaning systems in Australian waters

Published
We have issued an updated marine notice on requirements for the use of exhaust gas cleaning systems…
Read more
Banner image

Out now! Outcome report – hours of work and rest focused inspection campaign

Published
Between 1 May and 17 June 2022, we conducted a focused inspection campaign on hours of work and…
Read more
Banner image

Out now! Outcome report – planned maintenance focused inspection campaign

Published
Between 15 January and 28 February 2022, we conducted a focused inspection campaign on planned…
Read more
Marine pollution

Focus on pollution prevention – domestic commercial vessel education campaign

Published
Between 17 October and 16 December 2022, we will be focusing our attention on the prevention of…
Read more

I am a...