Tag: AMSA

AMSA presents an incident where a crew member’s arm was crushed between the vessel and a pylon while tending to mooring lines.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a ‘refusal of access Direction’ to a Netherlands-flagged general cargo ship, banning it from entering Australian ports for 180 days.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a circular to provide guidance on effective voyage planning and execution within planned navigation corridors.

In its latest safety awareness bulletin, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) explores issues that come up and result in poor maintenance onboard. 

In its latest safety awareness bulletin, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) highlights the crucial role of maintenance in ensuring safe operations onboard. 

The Australian Government has welcomed Kaylene Dale as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), starting on 1 October 2024.

In a recent publication, AMSA highlights that AIS AtoN technologies will need to be replaced with systems that are protected according to modern cybersecurity best practices.

Over-reliance on GNSS can make ships vulnerable to signal interference, jamming, or spoofing, compromising navigation. Therefore, the integration of PNT information can provide several benefits to coastal navigation, AMSA highlights.

The latest edition of Navigation Services in Australian Waters – Outlook to 2035 offers a comprehensive examination of the future of maritime navigation in Australia, emphasizing the integration of emerging technologies and digital advancements.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) draws attention to the importance of regular maintenance of float-free Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) to ensure they function properly in an emergency, especially after two years of use.