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From 1 March to 31 August 2021, we will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on livestock ships departing Australian ports.

Over the period of 1 February to 30 April 2021, marine inspectors will be conducting an inspection campaign.

Watch our video of Mark Jacobs who has joined AMSA as a search and rescue office.

Earlier this month, Fremantle's Flying Angel Club was announced as the winner of the prestigious Seafarers' Centre of the Year Award at the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva.

We are now inviting feedback from the Australian vessel traffic services industry on proposed changes to Marine order 64, which contains requirements for the authorisation of Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) providers under the Navigation Act.

Are you concerned about fatigue while working at sea?

It's easy to report a marine incident.

Eleven serious incidents were reported to us during January.

We have all heard of the term 'micro-plastics', but the amount of plastic waste in our oceans is huge!

Are you interested in hearing the stories and experiences of seven remarkable women working in diverse maritime roles in Australia?

Read our full report of incidents that occurred in January 2021.

National Reconciliation Week is 27 May to 3 June this year.

Fatigue can have serious consequences for the safety and health of seafarers, operational safety and the marine environment.

We compile summaries of the vessel incidents that have been reported to us.

AMSA Response hosted a Maritime Casualty Officers (MCO) workshop and training sessions in NSW between 28 February and 3 March.

Marine notice 10/2020 supersedes 04/2020, outlining seafarer repatriation requirements during the pandemic.

Australia will join with other Asia-Pacific nations in South Korea this week to discuss the development of a global strategy for women seafarers.

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

The Australian Hydrographic Office has published the new Mariner's Handbook for Australian Waters and it is now available online.

On 1 January 2023, new regulations relating to air pollution from vessels came into effect.