The Latest Breaking News from AMSA

Three sailors rescued from shark-bitten catamaran off Australia

Officials said sharks attacked the inflatable catamaran and tore off large chunks of the vessel’s hull.

Al Jazeera · Sep 6, 2023

Sharks repeatedly attack yacht off Australian coast, forcing sailors to abandon damaged vessel

Nine-metre inflatable catamaran was part of round-the-world expedition

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Sailor injured, stranded in circumnavigation attempt

Severe winds and giant waves have forced a 22-year-old sailor to spend the night on his stricken yacht in the Great Australian Bight.

AAP · Jul 8, 2023

Indonesian fishermen saved after Australia shipwreck; 9 missing

The group spent six days without food or water on a remote island where they were shipwrecked by Cyclone Ilsa.

Al Jazeera · Apr 19, 2023

Two more Indonesian fishing vessels feared missing off WA coast after Tropical Cyclone Ilsa

Indonesian villagers say two more fishing boats remain unaccounted for after hitting trouble during Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa, following the dramatic rescue of 11 fishermen off the WA coast.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2023

Australia rescues Indonesian fishermen from desert island after cyclone

Australian authorities said on Wednesday they had rescued 11 Indonesian fishermen from a desert island in the Indian Ocean after their vessel shipwrecked during a powerful cyclone, stranding them there for six days without food and water.

Reuters · Apr 19, 2023

WA lobster fishers call for respect as cargo ships allegedly run over fishing gear

Operators in WA's Western Rock Lobster fishery say they are losing significant amounts of catch and equipment due to cargo ships straying from established shipping lanes.

ABC News · Apr 4, 2023

Maritime watchdog AMSA hands investigation into Horizontal Falls boat crash to CDPP

Dozens of tourists were injured in the accident in May last year, sparking an investigation by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

ABC News · Mar 21, 2023

Making music work inside Point Moore Lighthouse, Australia's tallest 'tin can'

The Point Moore Lighthouse stands as a beacon for seafarers, but for a group of Geraldton musicians this historic structure is much more than a navigational aid.

ABC News · Mar 13, 2023

Men clinging to cooler rescued off Australia

Three fishermen clinging to a cooler box have been rescued in choppy seas off the coast of Western Australia state.The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) diverted a rescue aircraft on Wednesday after an emergency beacon was activated off Eclipse Island, about 17 kilometers (10.6 miles) south of the coastal city…

Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2023