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Newcastle Herald · Nov 9, 2022

Rescue mission underway to reach cargo ship in distress off South Coast

Australian Maritime Safety Authority rescue boats from Newcastle and Sydney are on their way to the ship, which is larger than the Portland Bay carrier which almost crashed into the cliffs off the Royal National Park in July.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 21, 2022

Crews work to rescue container ship Rio Madeira stranded off NSW south coast town of Narooma

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority says the Singaporean container ship had a power failure on Thursday night.

ABC News · Oct 21, 2022

Rescue mission for sailors stranded in the Tasman Sea after severe weather brings 10-metre seas

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority, the RAAF and NSW Police are combining their efforts to rescue the crew members, who rain into severe weather about 300 kilometres east of Lord Howe Island.

ABC News · Sep 6, 2022

Rescue mission under way for two Australians stranded on damaged yacht in Tasman Sea

The men, in their 70s, were travelling from New Zealand when severe weather caused the vessel to take on water near Lord Howe Island

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2022

Austrian sailor rescued 100km off WA coast

A sailor has been rescued off the coast of Western Australia after his catamaran capsized during an attempt to sail across the Indian Ocean to Indonesia.

AAP · Sep 3, 2022

Missing sailor from Chinese bulk carrier found alive and well off Geraldton's coast

A crew member from a Chinese bulk carrier has been found alive after being reported missing, following an air and land search.

ABC News · Jul 25, 2022

From searching for MH370 to saving sailors, rescue centre celebrates 25 years

The disappearance of flight MH370 is only one of the thousands of missions conducted by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

The Canberra Times · Jul 22, 2022

Cargo ship safely returned to port in Sydney after three days stranded in wild seas

The Portland Bay had sparked fears of an environmental catastrophe after experiencing engine failure in rough weather

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2022

Federal government pledges $1,000 disaster payment for NSW flood victims as threat moves north

Deluge moves to Hunter and mid-north coast as Anthony Albanese announces one-off payment to people in 23 areas

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2022