Key Facts
| Current Title: |
| Australian Maritime Safety Authority |
| English Title: |
| Australian Maritime Safety Authority |
| Abbreviation: |
| AR |
| First Established: |
| 2005 |
| ICAO Code: |
| RES |
| Country: |
| Australia |
| Status: |
| Active |
History
Narrative Summary
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) was first established in 1990, and is responsible for the safety and regulation of shipping in Australian waters, maintenance of marine aids to navigation, and search and rescue operations for vessels in distress.
In 2005 a contract was placed with Pearl Aviation for the provision of airborne fixed-wing search and rescue services. Accordingly, a new subsidiary, AeroRescue was established to provide this service, using Dornier Do 328 aircraft. In October 2014 it was announced that Cobham had been selected to take-over search and rescue services under a new 12-year contract starting in 2016.
Key Dates
| 1990 | Australian Maritime Safety Authority established. | |
| 2005 | AeroRescue first formed. | |
| 2014 | Cobham wins AMSA contract to replace AeroRescue. |
Current Status
The aircraft of AMSA are fully operational.
Future Plans
No information available.
Markings
Special Markings
AMSA aircraft operate in an overall white scheme with a orange fuselage stripe and an all-orange fin and rudder. The service titles RESCUE are carried mid-way along the fuselage side, plus the initials AMSA under the cockpit.
Aircraft Serial Numbers
AMSA aircraft carry standard Australian civil aircraft registrations, e.g. Do 328 VH-PPG.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used.
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used
Current Aircraft Inventory
| Aircraft Type | Total Del’d | Total Active | Still on Order | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dornier Do 328 | 5 | 5 | 0 | Search & Rescue |
All-Time Aircraft Used List
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Out of Service | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dornier Do 328 | 5 | 2006 | current | contractor |
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
Aircraft Losses and Incidents
None known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
AeroRescue Pty Ltd, GPO Box 338, Darwin, NT 0801, Australia.
Organisational Structure
There are no sub-units to the AMSA service. Aircraft are allocated to various bases as detailed below.
Current Unit Assignments
Not applicable.
Historical Unit Assignments
Not applicable.
All-Time Flying Units List
Not applicable.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
AMSA aircraft currently operate from Darwin (NT), Perth (WA), Cairns (QLD), Essendon (VIC) and Brisbane (QLD).
All-Time Air Bases Used List
To be added.
More Information
Books
To be added
Magazines
To be added
Websites
wikipedia: Australian Maritime Safety Authority
wikipedia: Pearl Aviation
AeroRescue
Paspaley Group
wikipedia.de: AeroRescue
Cobham wins contract