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25.01.2022 Why are work health and safety laws important? They require a safe place of work by using a framework that requires duty holders to identify and control health and safety risks in their workplaces. WHS laws can also apply to other people at or near a workplace, including volunteers and visitors. Learn more: https://www.amsa.gov.au//work-health-and-safety-domestic-c

25.01.2022 Vessels are defined as workplaces in WHS laws. This means work health & safety laws apply to DCVs and impose certain obligations on the operation of DCVs. Those obligations are in addition to the obligations imposed by the National Law, which is administered by AMSA. Learn more about WHS on domestic commercial vessels: http://ow.ly/ppof50Chho1

24.01.2022 Have you got questions about the proposed new standard for watertight and weathertight integrity? Attend our free webinar on 9 March to find out about the proposed changes, and how to have your say. Register here: http://ow.ly/8e6k50DH6tf

20.01.2022 Hay Point Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) operator Warren Bath won the Australian Vessel Traffic Service Award last year for his coordination of an incident involving a bulk carrier that had drifted off the berth in the middle of the night. The award recognises an outstanding contribution by a VTS beyond their normal operational scope. Read Warren’s story and find out how to nominate for the 2020-21 Australian Vessel Traffic Service Award here: http://ow.ly/VUem50CrFzl

18.01.2022 Four men were winched to safety after their catamaran overturned off the coast of Fraser Island on the weekend. While trying to turn the 5.2m vessel, it flipped, tossing them into the water. After climbing onto the upside down hull, they set off their EPIRB, alerting us to their situation. Racing against fading light, we tasked the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter to their location, where helicopter crew winched the men from the overturned vessel, into the safety of the airc...raft. This reminds us of the importance of safety equipmentthese guys were wearing life jackets, had flares and a registered beacon on board. A registered beacon meant we knew who we were looking for, we were able to call their nominated contacts to confirm their whereabouts and task rescue crews to find them quickly. Check your beacon battery and update your registration before you next head out on the water. Visit www.beacons.amsa.gov.au

17.01.2022 If you operate a passenger vessel and aren't sure what the new safety requirements mean for you, we'll be holding online information sessions soon. You can register your interest to attend here: http://ow.ly/zhaM50Cjnoy

14.01.2022 So you've seen that we're consulting on safety equipment for commercial inshore fishers. What are the cost benefits of the proposed lists? Check out our video with our Queensland Operations Manager, Greg Witherall. Learn more about the consultation and have your say: https://www.amsa.gov.au/have-your-say-new-safety-equipment-

14.01.2022 Have you read our consultation on the safety equipment on board commercial inshore vessels <12m and operating in warm waters? The consultation closes on the 30th of November. Have your say: http://ow.ly/9CE750CsSx6

12.01.2022 If you operate a passenger vessel, you can now register to attend an online information session to help you understand the recent changes. Register now: http://ow.ly/zcXE50CnARv

12.01.2022 All waste is harmful in the marine environment, and you can help by sorting and separating all types of waste on board your boat, so that each type of waste can be recycled or disposed of appropriately. Contact your local marina, boat harbour, port or terminal office to find out what waste collection and disposal facilities are available. If you witness or see pollution in the marine environment that you think might be from a vessel, you can also make a general marine pollution report on our website: http://ow.ly/ooEO50Cu4A3 Order a free sticker for your vessel to remind those on board to do the right thing: https://www.amsa.gov.au/publications-order-form

11.01.2022 From 1 January, 2021 AMSA will be enforcing the requirement to have a float-free EPIRB on certain types of commercial vessels. It can take time for a beacon to be delivered and properly installed. Don’t wait until it’s too late! http://ow.ly/CEQN50Cub5k

11.01.2022 Today our Cairns Challenger Jet aircrew were privileged to be able to meet with a survivor, Mr Nigel Fox, who they helped rescue after he was pitched overboard and separated from his yacht at the start of the year. We'll be posting a video tomorrow telling more of Nigel’s story and his incredible rescue. Keep an eye out!

11.01.2022 If you own or operate a commercial vessel, the safety of your passengers is your highest priority. Have a procedure in your safety management system which addresses a situation where a passenger is unaccounted for. A fast and effective response by your crew could help save a life in an emergency. http://ow.ly/cWLD50Chjbl

10.01.2022 With its scenic beauty, the Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse remains a major destination in New South Wales. Learn more about the first major lightstation along the ‘highway of lights’: http://ow.ly/Aqd550DwctI

08.01.2022 Tenders come in a range of different shapes and sizes, you might call them dories, tinnies or auxiliary vessels and they can be used to support a larger boat or on their own. Whatever you call them tenders must comply with safety standards. Read more: http://ow.ly/Kt6T50CrE6O

07.01.2022 Do you design, build, repair or survey commercial vessels? We’ve opened consultation on a new modern standard for watertight and weathertight integrity for commercial vessels. Read an overview of the proposed standard here: http://ow.ly/fLU350Dw8EM

07.01.2022 The International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network - ISWAN are now offering Maritime Mental Health Awareness Training online. Learn to understand mental health, recognise the signs of mental health problems and respond to concerns on board with the first training sessions being offered in December 2020. Find out more and book your place here: http://ow.ly/2b0750CvYIi

06.01.2022 Great work from our friends at NSW Maritime!

06.01.2022 Did you know that we issue regular alerts to provide important safety information for domestic commercial vessels? Subscribe to receive our Safety Alerts here: http://ow.ly/fkN750CjnOa

02.01.2022 Watch Mark Jacobs, one of our life-saving Search and Rescue Officers, talk about coordinating help for two men who were found clinging to a piece of timber from their boat in the Torres Strait late last year. Mark was previously with South Australia Police Water Operations and Diving Unit for just under three decades. Mark may have hung up his snorkel and fins for now, but his work helping save lives in the maritime community is far from over with his many years of experi...ence helping make our team even stronger in the busy AMSA Response Centre. Read more about Mark here: http://ow.ly/bcnc50DDbny

01.01.2022 You should keep up to date on the restrictions that apply to port access in your state and or territory. These regulations and directions will change as governments adapt to deal with COVID-19. More info: http://ow.ly/aJGu50ChjnU