News and media releases

Discover the latest developments and news updates from AMSA.

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Incident report March 2024: 105 incidents reported, 23 serious, 1 very serious

March 2024 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson

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There were 105 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in March.
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New global garbage record book requirements

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From 1 May 2024, Australian vessels of 100 gross tonnage or above on international voyages must…
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New marine notice on reduction of underwater noise

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We have issued a new marine notice on the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Revised
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Out now! Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 19

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The latest issue of the Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin focuses on conditions of employment.
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February 2024 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson

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There were 111 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in February.
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AMSA encourages maritime careers at expo

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On 13 March we attended the Australian Maritime College (AMC) Careers Expo in Launceston.
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Incident report January 2024: 111 incidents reported, 1 very serious, 21 serious

January 2024 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson

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There were 111 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in January.
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Have your say: requirements for the carriage of industrial personnel

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We want your feedback on the draft of the new Marine Order 55 (Vessels carrying industrial…
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Have your say on updates to Part 2 of the Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual  

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We want to know what you think about proposed revisions to the Surveyor Accreditation Guidance…
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Government contracts open for lighthouse maintenance

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9 tender opportunities are now open on AusTender for regional maintenance, and technical support
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New limits of operational area come into effect in Tasmania

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From Saturday 23 December 2023 changes to declared areas of sheltered waters in some areas of…
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New guidance on bringing a vessel to Australia or going on an overseas voyage 

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If you are considering bringing a vessel to Australia or taking a domestic commercial vessel on an…
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79 incidents reported, 30 serious

November 2023 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson

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There were 79 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in November.
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New Marine Order 27 (Safety of navigation and radio equipment) in effect 1 January 2024

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Following public consultation earlier this year, a revised Marine Order 27 relating to navigation…
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New Marine Order 12 in effect 1 January 2024

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Following public consultation earlier this year, a revised Marine Order 12 (Construction —…
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AMSA participates in Australian Seafarers’ Welfare Council meeting and Port Welfare Committee forum

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AMSA representatives recently chaired and participated in the Australian Seafarers’ Welfare Council…
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Infographic showing reporting data for October. 92 incidents reported. 2 very serious. 27 serious.

October 2023 marine incident report and monthly safety lesson

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There were 92 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in October.
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WA Government passes National Law Application Bill

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The Western Australian Government has passed a bill to apply the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial…
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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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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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Incident report banner image March 2023 - 90 incidents reports, 27 serious, 2 very serious

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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