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Passenger vessel owner convicted for breaching safety standards
23 Dec 2021
The owner of a passenger vessel which had numerous safety issues, who ignored a prohibition notice and continued to o
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2022 Lighthouse Heritage Management Plan
22 Dec 2021
We are seeking feedback on draft heritage management plans for two iconic Lighthouses, located to Tasmania’s north.
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HF radiotelephone
21 Dec 2021
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is a key part of Australia’s search and rescue system, built upon str
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Australia elected to Category B of the International Maritime Organization Council
11 Dec 2021
Australia has today been successfully re-elected to category b of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Counc
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New Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System   to improve aviation safety
7 Dec 2021
The tragic disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in 2014 highlighted the need to improve the global air nav
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Get onboard for the 2022 Vessel Traffic Services award
26 Nov 2021
Nominations are now open for the Australian Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) award which recognises the outstanding contribution by a VTS during 2021. 
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5 Nov 2021
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s Response Centre has been officially recognised as a Commonwealth Emergency
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AMSA and DFAT provide maritime pollution aid  to Sri Lanka
1 Nov 2021
Australia has provided marine oil spill response support to Sri Lanka following the sinking of the Singapore-flagged
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Ports Victoria awarded the 2020-21 Vessel Traffic Service award
1 Nov 2021
A team of quick-thinking and resourceful professionals from Ports Victoria (formerly with Victorian Ports Corporation
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Life Jacket Consultation
1 Nov 2021
The  Australian  Maritime  Safety  Authority (AMSA) is inviting  feedback  from the dom
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AMSA Media Release
21 Oct 2021
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) would like to congratulate the recipients of this year's National Sea
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