Antarctic rescue operations complete
AMSA published today latest news release confirming that the Akademik Shokalskiy and the Xue Long have broken free from the ice in Antarctica and are no longer in need of assistance.
Read moreAMSA published today latest news release confirming that the Akademik Shokalskiy and the Xue Long have broken free from the ice in Antarctica and are no longer in need of assistance.
Read moreEffective from January 1st, 2014 The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) will require the use of an Under Keel ClearanceManagement (UKCM) system for vessels transiting through the Torres Strait from 1 January 2014.The Torres Strait is a vital shipping route for the Asia-Pacific region and is traversed by a number oflarge vessels each week.The UKCM system allows vessel operators and coastal pilots to plan the safeand efficient passage of deep draught vessels through the Torres Strait with accurate vessel informationand environmental data from tide, stream, wind and wave sensors.The web based system is designed to monitor the depth of water under a ship's keel as it traverses theTorres Strait.AMSA Chief Executive Officer Graham Peachey said the aim of the system is to enhance shippingsafety in the Torres Strait by ensuring the minimum under keel clearance requirements are met."The UKCM system is a standardised system that provides an enhanced level of safety for vesselstransiting this unique area," Mr Peachey said."The Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system first become operational in Australian watersin December 2011 and since then, AMSA has been monitoring its use and operation."The system has been used successfully by a number of coastal pilots over the past two years ...
Read moreThe U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star responded to a request from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) to assist the Russian-Flagged Akademik Shokalskiy and Chinese-Flagged Xue Long.
Read moreAMSA has issued latest press release informing that Antarctica rescue operation from Akademik Shokalskiy has been completed.
Read moreThe Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) have issued an exemption certificate stating that iron ore fines must be carried and tested in accordance with the draft IMSBC Code schedule.
Read moreAMSA has issued latest update on MV Akademik Shokalskiy reporting that this morning, sea ice conditions in the area are likely to delay the planned rescue of passengers from the MV Akademik Shokalskiy.
Read moreHelicopter to rescue passengers from MV Shokalskiy
Read moreOn 10.30am AEDT AMSA reported that the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) vessel Aurora Australis was continuing to make its way to the Russian vessel beset by ice approximately 1500 nautical miles south of Hobart.
Read moreAMSA's new corporate video outlines our main operational functions including vessel and seafarer safety, navigation services, search and rescue, marine environmental response and international engagement and regional capacity building.
Read moreAMSA has issued Marine Notice 20/2013 regarding Under Keel Clearance Management System
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