Tag: AMSA

AMSA shed light on the safe operation of tenders, noting they must comply with the appropriate safety standards and carry certain safety equipment, regardless of their shape and type. 

Nine seafarers, two of whom had been onboard the Panama-flagged cargo ship Brio Faith for 20 months with no leave, are now making their way home, after intervention by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

The Marshall Islands-flagged livestock carrier MV Barkly Pearl sustained damage to its hull off Australia and was successfully brought into the Port of Geraldton, on Tuesday night. 

Australian authorities arrested a car carrier operated by Japanese shipping company NYK at the Port of Melbourne, for keeping seafarers onboard beyond the acceptable limits, in breach of MLC Convention.  

AMSA received a total of 12,349 marine incident reports in 2016-2019, according to the first marine incident annual report for regulated Australian and foreign flagged commercial vessels in Australian waters. The data suggests a significant upward trend in serious incidents between 2018-2019, unveiling the need for a concerted effort on improving safety.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) reports of an incident concerning the owner of the MV Wallaroo, who was convicted of hindering a Commonwealth public official in Cairns Magistrate Court on Tuesday, 13 October.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) informs that they extended the duration of some AMSA issued certificates that expire in the period between 26 March 2020 and 31 January 2021. 

As part of its newly announced arrangements amid COVID-19, AMSA announced it has taken steps to allow the holders of seafarer certificates and certificates of medical fitness to continue to perform duties even if the certificate expires during the period between 26 March 2020 and 31 January 2021.

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) announced further steps to allow holders of National Law certificates of competency and first aid certificates to continue to perform their duties even if their certificate expires during the period between 26 March 2020 and 31 January 2021.

AMSA has banned the Panama-flagged bulk carrier AC Sesoda for deliberately underpaying its crew by more than AUD $118,000, which the ship’s operator attempted to conceal from authorities.