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June 2024 Incident Report graphic indicating 60 incidents reported and 7 serious issues

June 2024 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson

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

AMSA promotes seafarer welfare during recent Seafarers’ Welfare Conference

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AMSA presents at Mission to Seafarers Australia’s Seafarers’ Welfare Conference
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Have your say: proposed changes to requirements for oil pollution prevention

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We want your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 91 (Marine pollution prevention – oil)…
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Plastic Free July: AMSA’s action to reduce marine plastics

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Plastic Free July encourages millions worldwide to reduce plastic consumption and find sustainable…
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New Marine Order 55: requirements for the carriage of industrial personnel (IP)

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The new Marine Order 55 (Vessels carrying industrial personnel) 2024 will commence on 1 July 2024.
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New Marine Order 71 relating to STCW master and deck officer qualifications

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The new Marine Order 71 (Masters and deck officers) (MO71) will commence on 1 July 2024.
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Celebrating the contributions of seafarers

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Tuesday 25 June is the International Maritime Organization’s Day of the Seafarer.
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Contracts announcement for regional AtoN maintenance

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7 contracts have been awarded under the new regional model for maintenance.
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Marine Order 504 – Information session recording

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Watch now — information session on the proposed amendments to safety management system (SMS)…
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New exemption for class 4 houseboat operators

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We have put in place a new exemption allowing masters and crew of class 4 houseboats up to 24…
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United Nations World Oceans Day 2024 is Saturday 8 June

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We are celebrating World Oceans Day 2024: Catalyzing action for our ocean and climate.
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AMSA celebrates World Environment Day on 5 June 2024! 

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Healthy oceans are vital to safeguarding the very foundation of a healthier planet.
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Have your say: changes to living and working conditions on regulated Australian vessels

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We want your feedback on the proposed changes to Marine order 11 (Living and working conditions on…
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April 2024 marine incident report

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There were 95 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in April.
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Have your say: changes to safety management system requirements

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We are inviting feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and…
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Navigating Tides of Progress – National Reconciliation Week 2024

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National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories,…
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National Maritime WHS Regulators Forum

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The National Maritime Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulators Forum, which collaborates towards i
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Work underway to boost recycling options for foreign ships at Australian ports

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AMSA is collaborating on a trial providing more recycling options for visiting foreign ships.
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Payment portal unavailable on AMSA website 13-17 April

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The online payment portal on the AMSA website will be unavailable from 5:
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Out now! Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 17—Fire safety

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The latest issue of the Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin focuses on fire safety.
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Now available—your feedback on international requirements for fishing gear marking and reporting

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Read what we learnt from your feedback on international requirements for fishing gear marking and…
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AMSA attends Australian Maritime College Careers Expo

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On Friday 31 March, we had the pleasure of taking part in the Australian Maritime College Careers…
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Watertight and weathertight integrity in focus for ships visiting Australian ports

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Port State Control inspection data shows that watertight and weathertight integrity remains a per
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Australia joins plastics fight coalition

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Australia has joined the international High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution by 2040.
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March 2023 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson

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There were 90 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels this month.
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Progress towards preventing marine plastic litter

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We are pleased to see progress on measures to address shipping's contribution to the global issue…
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Consultation feedback report now available — changes to operational safety requirements

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Between November 2022 and January 2023, we consulted on changes to Marine Order 504, which contains…
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Preventing marine plastic litter

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Australia has consolidated a leadership role on addressing marine plastic litter at the…
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Shipboard navigation, communications and search and rescue at sea on the agenda at IMO

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Australia will play an active role in discussions starting this week at the International Maritime…
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AMSA's Safety Liaison Advisor, Desley Thompson

Reconciliation Week 2023: Generational safety on the water

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Meet Desley Thompson, AMSA's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Safety Liaison Advisor.
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Changes to operational safety requirements

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On 1 August 2023, new requirements will come into force which will improve operational safety.
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Keeping safe on Sea Country

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National Reconciliation Week is 27 May to 3 June this year.
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April 2023 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson

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There were 80 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in April.
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Australia co-hosts Asia-Pacific Heads of Maritime Agencies forum with Mongolia

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This week Australia is hosting the annual Asia Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies (APHoMSA)…
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World Ocean Day 2023-supporting a sustainable global maritime industry

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The oceans play a crucial role in supporting human livelihoods, providing jobs and income for…
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2023 Asia-Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies (APHoMSA) forum

Asia-Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies forum concludes

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The 2023 Asia-Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies (APHoMSA) forum, co-hosted by Australia and…
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