Accurate verified gross mass (VGM) plays a critical role in ensuring containerships are loaded safely and that containers can be reliably secured. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) would like […]
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Ship owner and master fined after pilot ladder breaks
Here’s another incident underscoring the importance of pilot ladder maintenance. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) reports that, acting on its behalf, he Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) has successfully prosecuted a ship’s master and shipping company, following a serious accident involving a ship’s mooring master when he was providing pilot services.
The incident occurred May 25, 2023, when the mooring master was providing pilot services on the Panama-flagged...
Australia Fines Ship Master and Company Over Serious Pilot Ladder Accident
Australia has successfully prosecuted a ship’s master and shipping company, Hong Kong-based Fu Ye Shipping, following a serious accident involving a ship’s pilot in 2023. The accident occurred on May…
https://gcaptain.com/australia-fines-ship-master-and-company-over-serious-pilot-ladder-accident/
AMSA CEO visits Shipping Australia
Shipping Australia was pleased to host Mr Mick Kinley, CEO of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, at a recent meeting of members. Mr Kinley gave a wide ranging talk / […]
https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/amsa-ceo-visits-shipping-australia/
Hey, do YOU want to head-up AMSA?
A CEO-search is now underway at the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. Current CEO, Mick Kinley, announced at the end of 2023 that he would retire at the end of his […]
https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/hey-do-you-want-to-head-up-amsa/
AMSA’s tender for AtoN tech support launched today
The tender for technical support and logistics for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s (AMSA’s) maritime aids to navigation network has launched on AusTender today. This network includes some of Australia’s […]
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https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/amsas-tender-for-aton-tech-support-launched-today/
Australia Bans Bulk Carrier for One Year Over Safety Violations
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, KMAX Leader, from entering Australian ports for 12 months over severe safety violations and breaches of Australian legislation by…
https://gcaptain.com/australia-bans-bulk-carrier-for-one-year-over-safety-violations/
Government contracts open for lighthouse and NavAids maintenance
Businesses that offer building, construction and asset maintenance services can now tender for a new suite of government contracts that are now open on AusTender. The contracts are for the […]
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AMSA bars Hong Kong-flagged LNG carrier from Australian waters
Australia’s maritime authority, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), has imposed a 180-day ban […]
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https://www.offshore-energy.biz/amsa-bars-hong-kong-flagged-lng-carrier-from-australian-waters/
AMSA announces stream of new contracts and AToN update
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a statement to industry about a “new stream of government contract-based work” in 2024. It has also announced a new delivery model […]
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https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/amsa-announces-stream-of-new-contracts-and-aton-update/