Australian Maritime Safety Authority

When should you use an emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) 🚨 on a boat? Co-skipper of @officialrolexsydneyhobartrace contestant Disko Trooper Contender Sails ⛵, Jules Hall, explains when an EPIRB should be used and how they work. It is compulsory for all boats heading offshore to stow an EPIRB. Keep it in a readily accessible position and make sure everyone on board knows where it is and how it works. Always remember to keep your EPIRB registration up-to-date with AMSA. More about EPIRBS and distress beacons, including how to register them ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gENiw5Rx #AMSA #SafeSeas #SearchAndRescue

Lifejackets have come a long way in recent years, as co-skipper of @officialrolexsydneyhobartrace contestant @Disko Trooper Contender Sails ⛵, Jules Hall, explains. Modern lifejackets , also known as personal flotation devices (PFDs), are designed to be worn at all times by everyone on board a boat. There are slimline options available which are comfortable and easy to use in an emergency. Do as the pros do and get on board with lifejacket safety ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gg3c7K5b #AMSA #SafeSeas #SearchAndRescue

At 5:11 pm AEDT yesterday, 8 metre ocean rowing vessel SMILES, with one person on board, experienced difficulty in heavy seas. The vessel was in the Coral Sea, approximately 520km north-east of Cairns, Queensland. We tasked our Cairns-based Challenger rescue aircraft at 5:38 pm to establish communications with the vessel and develop a rescue plan. We also diverted Netherlands flagged general purpose cargo vessel O.T. IDEAAL to the scene, which was enroute from Brisbane to Port Moresby. O.T. IDEAAL proceeded overnight, taking the distressed rower safely on board early this morning. We would like to thank the Master and crew of the O.T. IDEAAL for their invaluable assistance. This rescue highlights the importance of carrying a distress beacon to ensure safety at sea: https://brnw.ch/21wPvML #AMSA #SafeSeas #SearchAndRescue

This Boxing Day, @RolexSydneyHobart will launch its 79th running with a fleet of over 100 boats! As always, we will be there to provide safety advice and emergency search and rescue (if needed!). Read more about the race and our role here: https://brnw.ch/21wPvIx Wishing you all a safe voyage! Image credit: 2022 race start - courtesy of Carlo Borlenghi #AMSA #SafeSeas #SearchAndRescue #SavingLifes

📣 Starting 1 June 2025, new safety management system (SMS) requirements will take effect for domestic commercial vessels, aiming to enhance safety. Key updates include: ✅ Simplified SMS eligibility for vessels under 7.5m — check if you’re eligible using our online tool. ⚠️ New requirements for fatigue management and drug/alcohol policies. 🔍 Mandatory procedures for cargo handling, emergency plans, and vessel modifications. Visit our website for details, including to register for upcoming webinars. 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wPvGh #SafeSeas #SMS #AMSA

Happy holidays! 🌞🌊 We look forward to another year of safe and clean seas in 2025. We will be closed from 5 pm AEDT Tuesday 24 December 2024 and will re-open at 8 am AEDT on Thursday 2 January 2025. Our search and rescue team will continue to operate every day (24/7) during this time.     We will have limited phone and email services available on Friday 27 December, Monday 30 December and Tuesday 31 December to assist people with urgent applications for: - exemptions - certificates of survey - certificates of operation. If your matter is not urgent, please contact us from Thursday 2 January 2025 when we return to our full services. Contact details are available on our website: https://brnw.ch/21wPtQF #AMSA #SafeSeas

A personal locator beacon (PLB) 🚨 can save your life. This small, portable, and relatively inexpensive piece of equipment can make all the difference in an emergency at sea. Co-skipper of @officialrolexsydneyhobartrace contestant Disko Trooper Contender Sails⛵, Jules Hall, explains how they work. Always remember a PLB needs to be properly registered with AMSA to be fully effective. More about PLBs and distress beacons, including how to register them ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gENiw5Rx #AMSA #SafeSeas #SearchAndRescue

Safety on the water starts with the right lifejacket. Knowing which lifejacket is right for your operation could make all the difference. Each type of lifejacket serves a different need, from the slim and unrestricted fit of an inflatable lifejacket, to the reliable buoyancy of foam models. Watch the below video or visit the AMSA website to learn more and ensure your vessel is equipped for any emergency. Get on board with lifejacket options: https://brnw.ch/21wPqKx #AMSA #SafeSeas #SavingLives #LifejacketsSaveLives

Cape Cleveland Lighthouse is 145 years today - we hope it is celebrated with some cool sea turtle and dugong sightings! 🐢 Since 1879 the lighthouse beauty has marked the entrance to Cleveland Bay and the Port of Townsville. It was even used as an observation post in the Second World War. Originally fitted with an oil wick burner, the light has been solar powered since 1987. The timber framed galvanised iron heritage tower stands 11 meters high and is one of fourteen of this style across Queensland. Standing tall on the coast of Bowling Green Bay National Park, you can only visit this Queensland icon by boat or helicopter! 🚁🚤 But you can take a virtual tour on our website now 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wPnz5 Learn more about our role in managing lighthouses around Australia 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wPnz6 Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation #LighthouseLove #SafeSeas #AMSA #MaritimeHistory #Queensland

Maintain your lifejackets so they work when you need them to. Maintaining your lifejacket is just as crucial as caring for any other safety equipment on your vessel. Incorporate lifejacket upkeep and servicing into your vessel’s regular maintenance schedule to ensure the safety of your crew and passengers at all times. Get on board with lifejacket safety: https://brnw.ch/21wPkye #AMSA #SafeSeas #SavingLives #LifejacketsSaveLives