AMSA detains ship due to underpayment of seafarers
AMSA has banned a Liberian-flagged oil tanker for six months for the underpayment of seafarers and onboard welfare issues.
Read moreAMSA has banned a Liberian-flagged oil tanker for six months for the underpayment of seafarers and onboard welfare issues.
Read more"Portland Bay's" ordeal has come to an end as as salvage tugs successfully brought it into port in Australia.
Read moreIncident and inspection data on emerging risks to safety, continues to sharpen the compliance focus of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) with the release of its third consecutive National Compliance Plan on 1 July 2022.
Read moreFollowing the incident in which 'Portland Bay' handysize lost power in a storm couple days ago, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), as Maritime Emergency Response Commander, issued a legal direction to the ship’s master of the MV Portland Bay and salvage team that the vessel must be moved to a berth in Botany Bay today.
Read moreAMSA has issued a reminder of the coastal pilotage requirements that apply within the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait.
Read moreOn the occasion of World Oceans Day on 8 June, AMSA reminded that marine litter presents a huge problem in our oceans. Plastic pollution results in harmful effects on marine life and biodiversity, as well as negative impacts on human health, tourism and fisheries.
Read moreAMSA has developed guidance to assist owners and operators of commercial vessels to identify and manage fatigue in their operations.
Read moreAs AMSA focuses greatly on gender equity, it notes that the pros of women entering maritime are well known, as they bring a broader range of perspectives and strengths in the workforce and create a greater pool of talent to draw on in the face of a skills shortage.
Read moreAMSA announced that a new Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on hours of work and rest has commenced from 01 May 2022, valid up to 30 June 2022. SQEMARINE provides guidance for the questionnaire of the campaign and a best practice guide as well as analysis on AMSA findings on Deficiency Category.
Read moreThe Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) announced that a new Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on hours of work and rest has been initiated from 1 May 2022 to run up to 30 June 2022.
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