Rescue & Services
LifeFlight airlifts diver to hospital
The Sunshine Coast-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew airlifted a diver last Saturday after an incident...
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Published on: 29th Oct, 2024
AMSA
Rescue & Services
Major oil spill Exercise – Gold Coast and Tweed
On 29-30 October, a major marine pollution Exercise, Exercise Dumaresq, will take place this...
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Published on: 29th Oct, 2024
Rescue & Services
Australian Search and Rescue Awards Winners
The prestigious 2023-24 Australian Search and Rescue Awards (Awards) will be presented this Thursday...
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Published on: 17th Oct, 2024
Government
AMSA and Lighthouses of Australia Inc partner to celebrate World Maritime Day 2024
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and Lighthouses of Australia Inc have joined the...
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Published on: 24th Sep, 2024
Government
AMSA launches lifejacket safety initiative
Lifejackets save lives—but only if they are worn. There is no excuse that will...
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Published on: 13th Sep, 2024
Rescue & Services
Two sailors rescued from yacht in distress off NSW coast
On Monday 2 September 2024 at 12:40pm AEST, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)...
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Published on: 3rd Sep, 2024
People
New CEO takes the helm at AMSA
The Australian Government has welcomed Ms Kaylene Dale as the new Chief Executive Officer...
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Published on: 28th Aug, 2024
Government
AMSA releases its second Reconciliation Action Plan
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has today released its second Reconciliation Action Plan...
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Published on: 15th Aug, 2024
Education
University of Wollongong students rewarded for maritime academic excellence
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has awarded Glenn Hanson and Dan Probert from...
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Published on: 12th Aug, 2024
Education
Scholarships announced for future Tassie mariners
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has awarded 5 scholarships to students at the...
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Published on: 9th Aug, 2024
Rescue & Services
Three rescued from sinking boat off Whitsundays
Last night, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) coordinated the rescue of three people...
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Published on: 26th Jul, 2024
Rescue & Services
Sea snake bite victim airlifted from trawler in NT
At 9:15 am (NT time) Monday morning, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) was...
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Published on: 17th Jul, 2024
Shipping
AMSA compliance plan focuses on inspection efforts and safety management systems
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has released its National Compliance Plan (NCP) for...
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Published on: 9th Jul, 2024
Government
Rescue of two kayakers off Hinchinbrook Island North Queensland
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has coordinated the rescue of two kayakers off...
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Published on: 4th Jul, 2024
History & Society
Celebrate World Marine Aids to Navigation Day 2024 with AMSA
Today is World Marine Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Day, and the Australian Maritime Safety...
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Published on: 1st Jul, 2024
Government
Hire and drive operator fined for illegal charter
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has fined a ‘hire and drive’ operator $3,756...
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Published on: 26th Jun, 2024
Government
Watershed moment for AMSA’s future maintenance on aids to navigation
The first of 9 contracts for maintenance of aids to navigation – including centuries-old...
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Published on: 18th Jun, 2024
Rescue & Services
Nominations for Australian Search and Rescue Awards open
Nominations for the 2023-24 Australian Search and Rescue Awards (Awards) are now open. NATSAR...
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Published on: 28th May, 2024
History & Society
International Day for Women in Maritime Shaping the Future of Maritime Safety
Today the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has joined the global community in commemorating...
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Published on: 18th May, 2024
Shipping
AMSA shines a light on seafarer worker conditions in new report
Complaints about breaches against the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) on ships decreased in 2023,...
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Published on: 14th May, 2024