Tag: AMSA

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.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is urging all recreational boaters and commercial vessel operators to prioritize safety by wearing lifejackets, as part of a new initiative aimed at reducing drowning deaths.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has published a Marine Notice to address the risks associated with the use of engine power limiters (EPL) and similar power restriction systems on ships. 

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) presents an incident of a 7.5m punt (flat bottomed vessel) used for aquaculture operations contacted a marina at speed, injuring 4 people onboard.

AMSA issued a marine notice that serves as a reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations, following an increase that has been noticed in the failure of remotely operated isolation valves in the fuel supply lines to generators.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has released its National Compliance Plan (NCP) for the 2024-25 financial year, with inspection efforts a key focus area due to an increase in deficiency and detention rates.