Australian Maritime Safety Authority

📣 We have a new ‘Instruction to Surveyors’ (ITS) on methods for inspection of foam buoyancy, hull voids and fuel tank compartments. This ITS will assist accredited marine surveyors when conducting surveys and inspections of domestic commercial vessels. It can also inform boat builders, designers and some operators. The methods outlined relate to 10-yearly renewal survey requirements in the Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual Part 2. This ITS is applicable to vessels with sealed underdeck chambers that are foam filled to avoid complete flooding. Read the ITS ➡ https://lnkd.in/gq9DnJKn #AMSA #SafeSeas #MarineSurveyors

♻️Did you know that we are actively involved at the International Maritime Organization to reduce marine plastic litter from ships? Our goals include: - reducing plastic waste from fishing vessels - reducing marine plastic litter from ships - improving disposal and recycling facilities in Australian ports - raising awareness and driving action through public education and training programs. 💻Read more about our efforts to support healthier oceans this Plastic Free July: https://lnkd.in/gQ_VYFH9 #AMSA #CleanSeas #PlasticFreeJuly

Our National Compliance Plan (NCP) for 2024-25 includes priority compliance areas for regulated Australian and foreign-flagged vessels 🚢    Recent incident data and deficiency and detention rates for these vessels ensures planned maintenance, emergency preparedness, and working conditions and practices, are among our focus areas over the coming 12 months.     These focus areas driven by an analysis of data from inspections and reported marine incidents.    Familiarise yourself with the NCP by reading it in full on our website: https://lnkd.in/gJ6N5Vrz       #AMSA #SafeSeas #NationalCompliancePlan 

🚨 Reminder! The consultation on the proposed changes to Marine Order 504 ends on 28 July 2024📅 For more information on the changes and to share your feedback, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gqZREdzS Don't miss the new Q&A page with answers to industry questions! #HaveYourSay #AMSAIsListening #SafeSeas

A CO2 cylinder leak in a confined space is a life-threatening risk to crew and passengers on board ⚠️   Carbon dioxide is a naturally occurring type of hazardous gas that is invisible, odourless, and tasteless.     Passenger vessels commonly carry carbon dioxide in CO2 cylinders, as they are used for hospitality purposes to carbonate drinks such as post-mix, ciders, and beer.  Invisible gases, real risks. A vessel’s operational risk assessment must identify and provide mitigation steps for the risks presented by hazardous gases on board.     Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g4UeCrFA    #AMSA #HazardousGas #GasPoisioning #CarbonDioxide 

Our Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have you ever wondered how they respond to a distress signal? 🆘    Don’t miss your chance to hear from JRCC’s Response Officer, Michael Zadravec, and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s Aviation Safety Advisor, Shaun Holmes, to gain insight into aviation search and rescue, search and rescue times, and emergency locator transmitters ✈️    📺 Watch below ⬇️    Want to know more about our role in search and rescue? ➡  https://lnkd.in/gc55JMXc   #AMSA #SafeSeas #SearchAndRescue 

Seafarers are the most vital component of international shipping. Help us look after them.   Tell us what you think about proposed changes to Marine Order 11 to improve living and working conditions for seafarers working on regulated Australian vessels.   The proposed changes include:     - prompt repatriation of seafarers - free, good-quality drinking water and meals   - prompt disembarkation for medical care   - appropriately sized personal protective equipment. Find out more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gjsMgdda   #SafeSeas #HaveYourSay #AMSAIsListening #SeafarerWelfare

At 9:15 am (NT time) this morning, we were contacted by CareFlight Northern Territory (NT) about a crew member on a fishing vessel who had been bitten by a sea snake and needed urgent medical evacuation. The trawler was about 360km south-west of Darwin in Joseph Bonaparte Gulf. We tasked the LifeFlight rescue helicopter from Truscott Airbase in WA, which arrived at the location at 11:45 am (NT time) and winched the patient from the trawler. The LifeFlight helicopter has transported the crew member to Truscott, where they will be met by a Royal Flying Doctor Service aircraft for onward transfer to Broome for treatment. More info about our role in search and rescue: https://lnkd.in/gAPetMii #SafeSeas #SearchAndRescue #AMSA

📅 Only 6 days until Ocean Racing Club of Victoria's inaugural Marine Safety Expo! We are proud to be attending this important event which will bring together industry experts, government organisations, and passionate boating enthusiasts to raise awareness and share invaluable insights on marine safety. Come along to hear from our very own Linda Berryman who will share a presentation on 'Beacons - Now and the Future'. Specifically, Linda will discuss the new Return Link Service and Automatic Identification System features, as well as future distress beacons incorporating two-way communication. 🎫 Learn more and book your tickets: https://lnkd.in/gw5EU98p #AMSA #SafeSeas #SavingLives #MarineSafety

🤝 We look forward to supporting the Australasian Institute of Marine Surveyors' 2024 biennial conference in September. Learn more and register to secure your place: https://lnkd.in/g63Fr8h4 #AMSA #SafeSeas