Welcome Adam Henry, Australia’s new Alternate Permanent Representative to the IMO! Based in London, Adam will champion Australia’s interests in maritime safety, decarbonisation, & seafarer welfare while advocating for our re-election to the IMO Council 2026-27 🌊

Australia is delighted to have been re-elected to Category B of the IMO Council for 2024-25. Australia’s re-election statement: ow.ly/bVxs50QeCba ow.ly/7n1G50QeCbb #AUSatIMO #InternationalMaritimeOrganization #IMOCouncil @IMOHQ @AusAPRIMO

Congratulations to the 3 crew of the SL Diamantina, who were awarded an Exceptional Bravery at Sea commendation by the IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim (right). Read more ow.ly/BZle50QbP8v #IMOBraveryAward #SafeSeas #InternationalMaritimeOrganization @IMOHQ @AusAPRIMO

Today is the 145th anniversary of the lighting of North Reef lighthouse, off Gladstone in Queensland. Built on a coral reef at the northern end of the Capricorn Channel in the GBR, at 24m it’s the highest of its kind in Queensland.

AMSA would like to acknowledge the invaluable assistance provided by commercial shipping like cruise lines, tankers, and cargo ships during search and rescue incidents. More about the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea here: ow.ly/e20750PUrXe

It's a requirement under the National Law to provide safe access to your domestic commercial vessel. A lack of safe access is a serious risk to people boarding your vessel. Read our recent safety alert for guidance: ow.ly/ytCt50PS9QW #Amsa #SafeAccess #SafeSeas

Embarking and disembarking a ship might seem routine, but complacency and disregard for safe access arrangements can risk serious injury or even death. Read more: ow.ly/cA0S50PSap5 #Amsa #SafeSeas #Port #Seafarer #CleanSeas

AMSA has completed a major $15.5 million two-year project to repair and rejuvenate essential aids to navigation off the coast of Port Hedland, Western Australia. Media release here: ow.ly/low650PSHtN #SafeSeas

We are proud to sponsor the 2023 Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand Conference, to be held in Perth from 4-6 October. Find out more about our work with maritime law at ow.ly/Nc4K50PgKkQ #SafeSeasSavingLives #MLAANZ #maritimelaw

AMSA banned the Marshall Island-flagged container ship Big Lilly from Australian waters for 90 days for serious safety and maintenance issues. Inspectors identified a long list of defects. Media release here: ow.ly/WFb250PSb4h

Does your safety management system address safe access to your vessel? Read our recent safety alert for guidance on assessing risks and implementing controls for safe access on domestic commercial vessels: ow.ly/TAMb50PPvYM #Amsa #SafeAccess #SafeSeas #Risk #Seafarer

Tides, weather and berthing arrangements can increase the risks of embarking and disembarking ships. Safe access on and off ships is critical for personal safety. Read more: ow.ly/VwZi50PO9Nb #Amsa #SafeSeas #Port #Seafarer #CleanSeas

Caring is sharing. We often host visitors from search and rescue agencies around the world. Two officers from the @USCG Honolulu Joint Response Coordination Centre visited the AMSA Response Centre to share their knowledge and learn from us. #USCG #AMSA #SearchAndRescue

Check out the video from the search and rescue AMSA coordinated early this morning. Remember to always bring a registered beacon with you when you're out on the water - it could help save your life. Find out more: ow.ly/hfEc50PI86c #SafeSeas #SavingLives

AMSA has coordinated the rescue of three people from a catamaran in the Coral Sea, after the hull of their vessel was damaged from several shark attacks. Read more at: ow.ly/4Wza50PI6jI #SafeSeas #SavingLives

AMSA’s Linda Berryman, talks with Above and Beyond Boating about the importance of having your Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) programmed into your AIS (Automatic Identification System) or marine radio. Listen: ow.ly/ma7v50PHhTV #SafeSeas #aabboating

We are proud to sponsor a gala dinner on 1 September, recognising the vital work of Mission to Seafarers Newcastle over the last 150 years. Find out more at ow.ly/Zf3750PGf0v #SafeCleanSeasSavingLives

This month’s safety lesson report highlights the importance of being alert to potential risks in low visibility conditions and adhering to safety duties. Read the monthly safety lesson: ow.ly/jM4a50PFfI6 #SafeSeas #SafetyFirst #StayAlert #SafetyLesson #SafetyAwareness

During July 2023, there were 82 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels. Of these, 17 were serious. Read the incident report: ow.ly/3sMp50PFfAo #SafeSeas #MaritimeSafety #IncidentReport #SafetyAtSea #VesselIncidents

Spectacular aerial views of the majestic Point Perpendicular Lighthouse over International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend just gone. This historic lighthouse was temporarily relit as part of the weekend’s celebrations. Drone footage courtesy of Garry and William Searle.