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.

Float-free EPIRBs—resources

We’ve prepared materials to help you understand your requirements and what you need to do.

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Printable items

Use our print-friendly flowchart to work out which type of EPIRB you need for your vessel category and area of operation.

Flowchart in downloadable format (PDF 377 KB) PDF276.92 KB

Our new brochure sets out the requirements for EPIRB carriage. Download and print your copy today.

Brochure in downloadable format (PDF 3 MB) PDF854.99 KB

Video

Watch our video on mandatory float-free EPIRBs.
Watch our video on how float-free EPIRBs deploy automatically underwater:

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Last updated: 3 May 2023