Government AMSA application process for seafarers online for coastal certificate of competency The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has announced the launch of its new online... Read full article » Published on: 18th Nov, 2025
Shipping Shipping forum launches as Pilbara Ports advances clean fuel innovation Ports Minister Stephen Dawson opened the 2025 Safe Ships Safe Ports Forum in Perth,... Read full article » Published on: 28th Oct, 2025
Rescue & Services Marine Rescue Port Macquarie volunteers receive national commendation for daring bar rescue The courage and professionalism of Marine Rescue Port Macquarie volunteers have been recognised on... Read full article » Published on: 20th Oct, 2025
Rescue & Services Brisbane hosts Australian Search and Rescue Awards 2025 Queensland Parliament House was the venue for this year’s Australian Search and Rescue Awards... Read full article » Published on: 17th Oct, 2025
Government News from AMSA Invisible gases. Real risks. Know the symptoms of gas poisoning. Headaches, vomiting and dizziness... Read full article » Published on: 14th Oct, 2025
Government Near coastal certificate of competency applications go online with myAMSA launch The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has launched its new online application portal ‘myAMSA’... Read full article » Published on: 13th Oct, 2025
Rescue & Services Search for missing catamaran with two on board off NSW North Coast Update: Monday 29 September – Marathon Marine Rescue NSW mission returns missing sailors safely... Read full article » Published on: 29th Sep, 2025
Government Australia celebrates World Maritime Day – 25 September Australia proudly joins the international community in celebrating the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) World... Read full article » Published on: 25th Sep, 2025
Government Safety, Performance, Sustainability at Centre of State’s Port Forum The 2025 Safe and Efficient Port Operations Forum (SEPOF), was held in Sydney last... Read full article » Published on: 17th Sep, 2025
Rescue & Services Marine Rescue NSW volunteers tested with significant missions despite quiet August Marine Rescue NSW volunteers across the state have experienced their quietest August since 2019,... Read full article » Published on: 10th Sep, 2025
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
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 Emergency exercise sparks united response in Newcastle Last week, Port Authority of NSW spearheaded a major multi-agency training exercise, involving a... Read full article » Published on: 25th 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
Rescue & Services Marine Rescue NSW volunteers solve EPIRB mystery after multi-agency response Marine Rescue NSW units on the Hunter and Mid North Coasts responded to an... Read full article » Published on: 19th Jul, 2025
People In conversation with Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell ESM Marine Business News spoke to Commissioner Alex Barrell ESM ahead of two important industry... Read full article » Published on: 17th 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
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