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AMSA proposals to Marine Order 504 change crewing arrangements

AMSA held a public consultation on Phase 1 changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operational requirements) throughout...

Automated vessels being trialled to target illegal fishing off WA

A nation-first trial using automated vessels to target illegal fishing in marine parks is set to take place off Western Australia's coast....

Safety training saves a life after rope entanglement and person overboard

AMSA has released a safety incident report that highlights how a fishing vessel safety management system, properly applied in practice,...

Federal Government names Hunter coast for second offshore wind farm

The Federal government has announced plans to develop Australia’s second offshore wind farm off the Hunter region in New South...

Seafood industry attacks government after sustainable fisheries targeted in ‘baseless ocean-grab’

Despite fishing grounds around Macquarie Island being certified to the world’s highest sustainability standards, the Federal Government has sided with...

MSC fisheries commence latest audits for ongoing sustainability

It’s been a busy start to the year with several of our MSC-certified fisheries preparing for their latest round of...

Vessel monitoring program to roll out in 2023

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is taking part in a national program to increase vessel and...

CEO Message – Local seafood security at risk under new plans

The year ahead for the fishing industry is likely to be very challenging with a range of factors likely to...

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