Government Updated standard: wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation, and personal safety National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part C1 From 1 September 2025, the updated... Read full article » Published on: 3rd Sep, 2025
Industry Next-Generation Seawind 1160XL to Launch at Sydney Boat Show 2025 Seawind Catamarans Unveils All-New 1160 XL: The Evolution of a Legend The new styling... Read full article » Published on: 2nd Sep, 2025
Rescue & Services IMRF’s Women in SAR Training and Regional Seminar Conclude in Sydney Sydney recently played host to a significant event in the global maritime search and... Read full article » Published on: 27th Aug, 2025
Rescue & Services Leadership change at Marine Rescue NSW as Commissioner Barrell accepts national appointment Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell ESM will step down from the role next... Read full article » Published on: 19th Aug, 2025
Government International Maritime Organisation Secretary-General visits Australia Australia welcomed the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Mr Arsenio Dominguez, as... Read full article » Published on: 5th Aug, 2025
Rescue & Services Marine Rescue Lord Howe Island volunteers return exhausted sailors to safety Thirty-six hours after Marine Rescue Lord Howe Island volunteers first became concerned about a... Read full article » Published on: 3rd Aug, 2025
Environment In Conversation with Angus McDonald Championing Change in Maritime Sustainability. Australia’s maritime industry is at a turning point, with... Read full article » Published on: 14th Jul, 2025
Rescue & Services 2025 Australian Search and Rescue Awards nominations close soon The annual Australian Search and Rescue Awards are back again this year. The Awards... Read full article » Published on: 23rd Jun, 2025
Government National Law sailing exceptions expiring Changes are coming for domestic commercial sailing vessels. From 30 June 2025, Exemption 18... Read full article » Published on: 19th Jun, 2025
Rescue & Services AMSA responds to distress signal At 7:00 am AEST Sunday 11 May 2025, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)... Read full article » Published on: 12th May, 2025
Government New Exemptions from AMSA AMSA has introduced new exemptions to provide a simplified process for certain vessels to... Read full article » Published on: 2nd Apr, 2025
Government Thousands of dollars in fines to shipping company not complying with AMSA safety direction Gladstone Magistrates Court has fined Universal Shipping Alliance Ltd, owner of foreign-flagged bulk carrier,... Read full article » Published on: 18th Mar, 2025
Rescue & Services Joint search and rescue effort for Lithuanian rower caught in Cyclone Alfred off the Coral Sea The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) joined forces with Royal Australian Navy and Royal... Read full article » Published on: 11th Mar, 2025
Government Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean delegations meet to improve maritime safety across the seas The world relies on a safe, secure and efficient international shipping industry. Representatives from... Read full article » Published on: 20th Feb, 2025
History & Society Guided by Love: Althorpe Island Lighthouse celebrates its 146th anniversary on Valentines Day On the 14 February, Althorpe Island Lighthouse is celebrated 146 years of guiding ships... Read full article » Published on: 14th Feb, 2025
Government Guilty pleas and convictions for master and company of Horizontal Falls boat crash A horrific and high-profile incident involving a domestic commercial vessel has demonstrated that a... Read full article » Published on: 4th Feb, 2025
Rescue & Services AMSA to brief Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race fleet The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is back this year for its 79th running,... Read full article » Published on: 24th Dec, 2024
Rescue & Services LifeFlight airlifts diver to hospital The Sunshine Coast-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew airlifted a diver last Saturday after an incident... Read full article » Published on: 29th Oct, 2024
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... Read full article » 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... Read full article » Published on: 17th Oct, 2024