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23 Nov 2023
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has completed a major restoration project of Cape Nelson Lighthouse, south of Portland, Victoria.
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20 Nov 2023
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued its third ban from Australian waters to a Briese Heavylift GmbH & Co ship this year.
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16 Nov 2023
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) congratulates the Port Community of Port Kembla, who received the Sea
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10 Nov 2023
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has rescued two people, after the pilot was forced to conduct an emergency water landing.
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7 Nov 2023
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has renewed its contract with OMC International Pty Ltd to deliver an Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system for the Torres Strait.
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6 Nov 2023
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is proud to announce that it is on Diversity Council Australia’s (DCA) list of inclusive employers for 2023-2024.
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20 Oct 2023
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has congratulated the recipients of this year’s National Search and Rescue (NATSAR) Awards for 2022-23. 
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Port Hedland Project
4 Oct 2023
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has completed a major $15.5 million two-year project, to repair and rejuvenate essential aids to navigation (AtoNs) off the coast of Port Hedland, Western Australia.
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3 Oct 2023
A landmark national agreement, that works to keep Australia’s oceans safe from pollution, is marking its 50th anniversary. 
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Big LIlly
3 Oct 2023
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned the Marshall Island-flagged container ship Big Lilly from Australian waters for 90 days, for serious safety and maintenance issues.
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30 Sep 2023
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is encouraging all Australians to be lifejacket-smart this National Safe Boating Week 2023 (NSBW). 
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29 Sep 2023
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is proud to support the annual tradition of lighting some of the nation’s iconic navigational landmarks in support of World Maritime Day.
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