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
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 AMSA launches lifejacket safety initiative Lifejackets save lives—but only if they are worn. There is no excuse that will... Read full article » Published on: 13th Sep, 2024
Rescue & Services Three rescued from sinking boat off Whitsundays Last night, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) coordinated the rescue of three people... Read full article » Published on: 26th 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... Read full article » Published on: 9th 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... Read full article » 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... Read full article » 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... Read full article » 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... Read full article » Published on: 28th May, 2024
Shipping AMSA takes action on high-risk ship with 180-day ban The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a 180-day ban to the Indian-flagged... Read full article » Published on: 10th May, 2024
Shipping AMSA Annual Inspections Report provides safety snapshot of domestic and international vessels in Australia The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has released its Inspections Annual Report, highlighting a... Read full article » Published on: 2nd May, 2024