The Latest Breaking News from The Australian Maritime Safety Authority

Cruise ship grounds off PNG, passengers to fly home

Passengers on an Australian cruise ship that ran aground off Papua New Guinea will be flown home on a charter flight as efforts continue to refloat the vessel.

AAP · Dec 29, 2025

Call for inquest after woman's island death on cruise

An investigation has been launched after an 80-year-old woman's body was found on a tropical island during a cruise but her family have called for an inquest.

AAP · Oct 30, 2025

Cyclone-battered rower gets medical treatment

A Lithuanian rower battered by a tropical cyclone while attempting a solo ocean crossing is receiving medical treatment on a navy ship after being rescued.

AAP · Mar 2, 2025

Tour company confirms man charged over Horizontal Falls crash is now employed at its Rottnest Express service

Journey Beyond Adventures and Edward James Whisson were charged over alleged safety violations relating to a boat crash that allegedly injured tourists at Horizontal Falls in WA.

ABC News · May 31, 2023

Maritime women to address gender equity challenges

The theme of the day this year is 'mobilising networks for gender equity'.

Newcastle Herald · May 17, 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